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V159 FSN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 FSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,605 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear from flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 122,605 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear from flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 116,731 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread x2 (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,549 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,540 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 102,702 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 102,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,515 miles

n/s front brake grabbing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 70,670 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 61,521 miles

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

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 May 2009 41,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 30,640 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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V159 FSN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V159 FSN, 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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V159 FSN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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