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V896 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 104,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Center exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside CV gaiter slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slightly (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no aim beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,997 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,183 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,055 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,299 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

backing starting to come off rear number plate

exhaust middle box corroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

nearside number plate light corroded

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,143 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 53,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V896 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V896 MBL, 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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V896 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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