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V320 VUB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,033 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 117,007 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,649 miles

Oil leak

both front headlight units deteriorated slightly effecting output

Fail 27 Aug 2009 115,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front headlight units deteriorated slightly effecting output

Pass 23 Jun 2008 104,100 miles

Coolant level below minimum level.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside rear door does not open from the inside or outside of vehicle.

Prior to test the engine oil was below the minimum level.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 104,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum level.

Nearside rear tyre approaching manufacturers wear bands ,screw in tyre tread ,sidewall scuffed.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside rear door does not open from the inside or outside of vehicle.

Oil leak at rear of engine.

Prior to test the engine oil was below the minimum level.

Oil filter loose,now rectified.

Power steering fluid level below minimum.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,220 miles

Engine oil level was very low prior to test.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake cable return spring missing from n.s rear brake mechanism.

Unable to release o.s rear door from inside or out.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 94,220 miles

Engine oil level was very low prior to test.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake cable return spring missing from n.s rear brake mechanism.

Unable to release o.s rear door from inside or out.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,292 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 81,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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V320 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V320 VUB, 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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What year was V320 VUB registered?

V320 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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