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V403 NOF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,129 mi
Last recorded122,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 NOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,129 miles

Both headlamps have deteriorating lenses affecting the beam image.

General component corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamps have deteriorating lenses affecting the beam image.

General component corrosion.

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,267 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

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

exhaust centre secdtion deteriorated.

general component corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,385 miles

B/Fluid level getting abit low

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at tread edges slightly

Front and rear number plates starting to get abit deteriorated

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

Fuel tank support strap starting to get abit corroded

N/S/F inner/outer b/pads getting low and almost ON limits of wear (esp inner pad)

O/S/F inner b/pad appears abit low

P.A.S. fluid level getting abit low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 103,089 miles

exhaust flexy front pipe sounds to be leaking

front headlight lenses scratched but not effecting beam pattern

oil loss at engine area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,997 miles

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

engine oil leak but could not see where from

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak but could not see where from

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,691 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 68,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 61,346 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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V403 NOF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V403 NOF, 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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V403 NOF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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