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V123 SAR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 SAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 144,818 miles

Exhaust back box loose (clamp)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axel bushes splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2017 144,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box loose (clamp)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axel bushes splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,014 miles

front pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 134,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,853 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 116,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,194 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,515 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 55,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,269 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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V123 SAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V123 SAR, 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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What year was V123 SAR registered?

V123 SAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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