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V232 TAV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,754 mi
Last recorded139,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 TAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 139,754 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 139,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 131,789 miles

Air bag light on

Engine breather hose collapsed

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

Front brake discs worn thin

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 131,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Engine breather hose collapsed

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

Front brake discs worn thin

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 128,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 124,928 miles

all rear brake pipes with slight corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2010 124,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pipes with slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2009 119,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 119,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,394 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 73,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,622 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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V232 TAV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V232 TAV, 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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V232 TAV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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