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V310 FVN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,171 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads starting to get low

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,557 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough (border line pass

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside

Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,557 miles

slight corrosion underside

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough (border line pass

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,686 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

all parts on under side of vehicle corroded

body damaged and corroded

both number plate holder detiorated

oil low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,686 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

all parts on under side of vehicle corroded

body damaged and corroded

both number plate holder detiorated

oil low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,314 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,256 miles

both front tyres worn and tracking needs adjustment

n/s/front headlight adjuster not working

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,772 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror has been temporarily repaired but is secure.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,937 miles

Both headlight images becoming vague.(Lens deteriorating)

Would recommend steering alignment be checked when new tyre is fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both headlight images becoming vague.(Lens deteriorating)

Would recommend steering alignment be checked when new tyre is fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,289 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 May 2006 24,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 24,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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V310 FVN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V310 FVN, 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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V310 FVN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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