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V147 FRV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 FRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy down pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just about see beam image (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 131,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy down pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just about see beam image (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working water drained from lamp, bulb holder corroded (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,370 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens faded

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 123,171 miles

Nearside Front h/light lens faded

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

items on interior m irror

steeringlock worn

Fail 19 Feb 2016 123,171 miles

Nearside Front h/light lens faded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

items on interior m irror

steeringlock worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,034 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,159 miles

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

general corrosion underside

n/s head light deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion underside

n/s head light deteriorated

strongly advise not to drive vehicle in present condition;dangerous

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front h/light lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,345 miles

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

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

n/s front h/light lens deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front a/roll bar link joint wearing ;advise replace

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front a/roll bar link joint wearing ;advise replace

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,612 miles

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

offside mirror slightly loose

Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,540 miles

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

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

offside mirror cover loose

Fail 6 Feb 2010 75,540 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror cover loose

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,434 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,848 miles

centre and rear silencers are corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 1,420 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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V147 FRV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V147 FRV, 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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V147 FRV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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