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V154 AAN

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,032 mi
Last recorded177,032 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 AAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 177,032 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn to excess (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust smokey

fuel filler neck corroded

nail in n//s/r tyre tread

rear number plate water damaged - close to limit

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 169,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 162,139 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 162,135 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 162,062 miles

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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 155,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads low/discs worn

headlamps poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

rear ex heat shield loose

rear fuel pipes surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 143,473 miles

front brake discs worn

offside & nearside front tyres worn

rear tyres wall cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 143,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

offside & nearside front tyres worn

rear tyres wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

headlamp covers poor condition

offside mirror taped on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,645 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 115,645 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,360 miles

front brake discs slight worn

front tyres worn

headlamp covers slight discoloured

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 92,222 miles

front brake discs slight rusty

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,472 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,509 miles

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Fail 17 Mar 2007 70,508 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,429 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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V154 AAN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V154 AAN, 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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V154 AAN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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