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V356 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,782 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Rear bothside tyres cracked

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,150 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 77,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,053 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,648 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side front drive sharft inner gaiter deterioreted.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 70,482 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Feb 2010 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 64,763 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,149 miles

Oil leak

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

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

coil springs and variou suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pads worn low = recommend attention as soon as possible

Pass 11 Feb 2006 58,752 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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V356 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V356 XFW, 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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V356 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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