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V874 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,190 mi
Last recorded131,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 131,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,735 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

front exhaust mount bracket broken

power steering rack area damp

Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,453 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

front exhaust mount bracket broken

power steering rack area damp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cat exhaust pipe brackets corroded off

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cat exhaust pipe brackets corroded off

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 102,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,827 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,814 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V874 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V874 ELO, 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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V874 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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