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V36 ETV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,092 mi
Last recorded157,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 ETV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 157,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside gator condition

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame corrosion

brake fluid low

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,053 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 146,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 129,895 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 129,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,163 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 118,163 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

flakey corrosion on both inner sills , unable to see outer sills plastic covering areas ,flakey corrosion on sills

plastic covering arches and sills

rear no plate slight water damage

Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

flakey corrosion on both inner sills , unable to see outer sills plastic covering areas ,flakey corrosion on sills

plastic covering arches and sills

rear no plate slight water damage

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,157 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

plastic covering arches and sills

slight water damge on rear no plate

Fail 17 Jul 2010 106,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

plastic covering arches and sills

slight water damge on rear no plate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,208 miles

offside front brake disc worn

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,205 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc worn

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,559 miles

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

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

sterring rack wet with oil(no leak)o/s/f slight play in rack

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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V36 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V36 ETV, 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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V36 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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