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S27 DHC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 70,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sreering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded/split.

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

Rear both outer wheel arches.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion to rear inner arches and shock absorber top mounts.

all four tyres close to limit.

fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,483 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

front no plate cracked

n/s/f fog light inop

rear underside suspention units rusting

Fail 27 May 2021 69,482 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner cv boot seeping grease possible clip not tight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

front no plate cracked

n/s/f fog light inop

rear underside suspention units rusting

Pass 18 May 2020 68,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 66,743 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flange and intermediate pipe clamp

some rusting to rear suspention units

Pass 1 May 2018 64,346 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

some rusting to rear sub frame

Pass 25 May 2017 62,210 miles

Steering rack is very damp but no clear leak

A/C compressor is leaking oil

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear suspension/sub frame is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 62,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer is holed by corrosion (7.1.2)

A/C compressor is leaking oil

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe on manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear suspension/sub frame is corroded

Steering rack is very damp but no clear leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,200 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking oil

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Door skin inner heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Wing mounting has movement at lower fixing

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

Rear Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,200 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking oil

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Door skin inner heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Wing mounting has movement at lower fixing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 60,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp but no leak found

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

side skirts are fited and is unable to see all of the sill

Pass 13 May 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f foglight cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 45,486 miles

slight play in near side and off side front tie bars / track rod inner ball joints

Pass 13 May 2011 41,206 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,778 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,344 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 30,321 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 27,362 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 24,130 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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S27 DHC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S27 DHC, 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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S27 DHC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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