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V357 FPE

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,236 mi
Last recorded174,236 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 174,236 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

OSR, OSF & NSF brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight fluctuation - NSF brake

Pass 16 Apr 2016 158,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 158,293 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2015 142,752 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 142,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,720 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 127,720 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 112,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 99,279 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

handbrake adjustment poor

headlight lenses poor condition

some corrosion on front to rear brakepipes

some corrosion on o/s/front brakepipe

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlight lenses poor condition

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2011 84,255 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlight lenses poor condition

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,637 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 52,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,198 miles

No baffles in backbox. Childseats fitted across rear seats.

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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V357 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V357 FPE, 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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V357 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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