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V346 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,797 mi
Last recorded141,797 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,797 miles

exhaust rusty

rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2018 141,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check rear belts (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 134,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,645 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 13 %

Note ; coolant level low

Note ; tow bar , plug cover missing , bar corroded

Suspension ; rear subframe , suspension arms corroded

Suspension ; rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/f , o/s/f & n/s/r secondary tread balding on inner edge

Wheel trims , various covers , under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside mounting bolts & steering rack mountings (2.4.G.1)

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 13 %

Note ; above advised ball joint suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Note ; coolant level low

Note ; tow bar , plug cover missing , bar corroded

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm has play in ball joint

Suspension ; rear subframe , suspension arms corroded

Suspension ; rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/f , o/s/f & n/s/r secondary tread balding on inner edge

Wheel trims , various covers , under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,646 miles

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 24 Feb 2015 118,646 miles

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

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

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

Brakes ; imbalance rear brakes 10 %

Engine ; oil leak , suspect cam cover gasket

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,634 miles

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting light

Note ; tow bar corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm forward bushes deterioraed

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm has slight play in ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/f punctured

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread , full circumference , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,634 miles

Note ; tow bar corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting light

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm forward bushes deterioraed

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm has slight play in ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/f punctured

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread , full circumference , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,405 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

all rear susspension arm bush's perished and slightly deteriorated

both headlamps opaque but does not effect beam image

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

engine under tray damaged

engine wet with oil

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s rear tyre perished and both rear tyres worn bias to edges

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

strong advise - o/s front lower susspension arm has slight free play in ball joint

tow bar mounting brace corroded

windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,405 miles

all coil springs corroded

all rear susspension arm bush's perished and slightly deteriorated

both headlamps opaque but does not effect beam image

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

engine under tray damaged

engine wet with oil

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s rear tyre perished and both rear tyres worn bias to edges

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

strong advise - o/s front lower susspension arm has slight free play in ball joint

tow bar mounting brace corroded

windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,978 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 68,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,663 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,366 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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V346 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V346 AFE, 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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V346 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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