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V899 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,654 mi
Last recorded58,654 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,654 miles

exhaust is slightly corroded

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,641 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust coroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,721 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,151 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,419 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,305 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear number plate faded

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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V899 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V899 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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V899 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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