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V326 NDM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,684 mi
Last recorded162,684 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 NDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 162,684 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 162,571 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 156,392 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 144,237 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

offside front brake disc deteriorating on inner face

oil leak on rear of engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Mar 2011 143,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

offside front brake disc deteriorating on inner face

oil leak on rear of engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 1 Apr 2010 134,410 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes.

Offside front brake disc is deteriorating on inner face.

Outer lens of offside headlamp is deteriorating.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 124,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 19 Mar 2009 124,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,620 miles

Fluid level is slightly low in brake master cylinder reservoir.

Nearside front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 112,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid level is slightly low in brake master cylinder reservoir.

Nearside front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 82,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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V326 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V326 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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V326 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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