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V358 EDB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 EDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 128,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

Fail 1 Jun 2016 128,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tyre size 195/60r15

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 76,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 72,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 66,903 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 63,083 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 58,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre and rear silencers advanced corrosion, †cuts in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2006 58,777 miles

centre and rear silencers advanced corrosion, †cuts in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

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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V358 EDB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V358 EDB, 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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V358 EDB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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