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V323 FSX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 FSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,972 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 131,972 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened n\s rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

high level inop

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 124,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

high level inop

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise all rear brake pipes corroding.advise uable to inspect rear inner brake pipes under front crossmember fully due to enclosure.

advise centre section of exhaust deteriorating.

advise off side fornt wiper blade split.

advise off side outer sill corroding within pre scribed area-not considered excessive

advise rear section of eexhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly-(minor.)

advise rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroding.

advise unable to inspect off side rear brake pipe above fuel tank.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 119,151 miles

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

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

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

advise all rear brake pipes corroding ,off side rear inner-unable to inspect fully due to enclosure above fuel tank.

advise centre section joint of exhaust deteriorating.

advise off side front wiper blade split.

advise off side outer sill corroding within prescribed area -NOT considered excessive.

advise rear inner brake pipes at front subframe corroding,unable to inspect fully due to enclosure under frame.

advise rear section of exhaust deteriorating and leaking(minor)

advise rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 119,074 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise all rear brake pipes corroding ,off side rear inner-unable to inspect fully due to enclosure above fuel tank.

advise centre section joint of exhaust deteriorating.

advise off side front wiper blade split.

advise off side outer sill corroding within prescribed area -NOT considered excessive.

advise rear inner brake pipes at front subframe corroding,unable to inspect fully due to enclosure under frame.

advise rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroding.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 110,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted but not noisey

front discs and pads worn

Fail 7 Aug 2010 98,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted but not noisey

front discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,653 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,286 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 61,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 59,217 miles

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

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

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

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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V323 FSX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V323 FSX, 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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V323 FSX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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