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V296 NDM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 NDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,957 miles

N/s/front coil spring not seated correctly

N/s/rear tyre perished & cracked in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/front driveshaft center bearing noisy

O/s/front tyre low on edge

O/s/outer cv boot leaking slightly

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Sep 2018 130,957 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/front coil spring not seated correctly

N/s/rear tyre perished & cracked in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/front driveshaft center bearing noisy

O/s/front tyre low on edge

O/s/outer cv boot leaking slightly

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,337 miles

N/s/front coil spring slightly not sitting corectly

N/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

O/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s/front coil spring slightly not sitting corectly

N/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

O/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,152 miles

heat sheild loose

front no plate craked

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing outer edge

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate craked

heat sheild loose

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing outer edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,137 miles

bad oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Oct 2015 110,137 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,743 miles

Battery Insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Level Close To Minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Centre Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Faulty

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,296 miles

Possible front wheel bearing or drive shaft bearing fialing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 78,296 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Possible front wheel bearing or drive shaft bearing fialing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 72,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre seat belt locked.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,541 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre seat belt locked.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,643 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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V296 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc 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 V296 NDM, 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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V296 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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