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V402 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,615 mi
Last recorded135,615 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 135,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeds over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror can not be adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeds over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 132,847 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 132,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake section of the caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front & Nearside front brake discs lipped & worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear & nearside rear brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 129,864 miles

Front and rear chassis rails corroding

Inner and outer sills corroding

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped

Various front and rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 129,864 miles

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

Front and rear chassis rails corroding

Inner and outer sills corroding

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped

Various front and rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

various front and rear sterring, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

various rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 3 Jun 2015 127,048 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

various front and rear sterring, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

various rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 7 Jun 2014 124,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 124,804 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 121,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minort chips on windscreen

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minort chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,131 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side Repeater damaged (Still secure)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,901 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 106,159 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2009 101,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 101,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 94,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 94,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,321 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,169 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 85,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,991 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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V402 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V402 BFC, 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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V402 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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