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V903 MGB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,454 mi
Last recorded155,454 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 155,454 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 155,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 144,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 130,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s head lamp pattern very poor close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 108,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 100,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 100,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,645 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,512 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 87,512 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V903 MGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V903 MGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V903 MGB registered?

V903 MGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V903 MGB safe to buy?

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