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V96 MUY

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,067 mi
Last recorded156,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 MUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Rear tyre tread going out of shape

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension unit

Pass 29 Jul 2017 147,178 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 139,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 139,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,929 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,327 miles

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

n/s/front tyre split outer wall.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 97,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/front tyre split outer wall.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight flat spot n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,347 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,392 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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V96 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V96 MUY, 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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V96 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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