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V397 EGV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,254 mi
Last recorded34,254 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 EGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,254 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,719 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perished

Front Number Plate Cracked

Various Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,719 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perished

Front Number Plate Cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,638 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

rea seats folded down

Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

rea seats folded down

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,459 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipes are slightly corroded.

front number plate is broken

Fail 24 Apr 2014 31,458 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipes are slightly corroded.

front number plate is broken

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished, nearly 10 years old.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front number plate cracked all numbers visable

Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front number plate cracked all numbers visable

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,541 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to tread area and cracking both have 3MM

front no plate cracked but visable

power steering fluid low

Fail 18 Apr 2012 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have cuts to tread area and cracking both have 3MM

front no plate cracked but visable

power steering fluid low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,829 miles

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

nsf inner cv gaitor leaking

osf inner cv gaitor leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,732 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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V397 EGV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V397 EGV, 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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V397 EGV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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