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V886 EGT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 EGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,379 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,378 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,376 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,311 miles

Rear exhaust diteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 71,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear and center exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,326 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear and center exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,233 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,454 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to test washer jets as bottle frozen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,509 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres both worn to 3mm

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,241 miles

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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V886 EGT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V886 EGT, 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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V886 EGT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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