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V414 EDB

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 EDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,445 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,324 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front wheel bearing slightly play

Offside front wiper smearing slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,224 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front wiper smearing slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,063 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 111,063 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,909 miles

n/s/r fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2014 106,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 97,575 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 47,923 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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V414 EDB is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V414 EDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V414 EDB registered?

V414 EDB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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