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V851 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,735 miles

Brake discs corroded

Rear brakes 36% and 44% out of balance

Rear coil springs corroded

Suspension bushes deteriating

various major oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2011 139,735 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake discs corroded

Rear brakes 36% and 44% out of balance

Rear coil springs corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension bushes deteriating

various major oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2010 134,047 miles

Cosmetic Damage

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 127,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,989 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 114,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V851 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V851 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V851 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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