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V358 PDV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 PDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 145,509 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,579 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 136,552 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear sill ends corroded

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

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,657 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,608 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 124,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,133 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 118,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,615 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 112,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 102,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 99,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 94,803 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 94,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 80,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,641 miles

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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V358 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 V358 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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