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V417 NAD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,064 mi
Last recorded144,064 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 NAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 144,064 miles

both rear bushes perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 126,230 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system very rusty.back box skin peeling and touching heat shield

inner and outer sills rusty

n/s/f wiper split on ends

rear fuel filler tubes very rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2012 121,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system very rusty.back box skin peeling and touching heat shield

inner and outer sills rusty

n/s/f wiper split on ends

rear fuel filler tubes very rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 114,938 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS IMAGE FADED.

MIDDLE EXHAUST OUTER SKIN ;EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RATTLING.

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

O/S/R A/ROLL BAR LINKARM BENT.

O/S/R TYRE;PERISHED ,5103>

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR COIL SPRINGS,AND INNER WINGS CORRODED.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

SIGNS OF P/S PUMP AND RACK LEAK,<NOT AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 9 Dec 2010 108,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 108,989 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 98,637 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure.

O/S and N/S Rear shocker top mount area is starting to rust.

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

Power steering pump damp.

Rear and middle exhaust boxes are badly corroded.

Small cut on tread surface of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,686 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,686 miles

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.SIGNS OF LEAK AROUND P/STEERING PUMP <NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

HEAVY CORROSION REAR AND MIDDLE SILENCERS.FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND WORN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 90,802 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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V417 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V417 NAD, 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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V417 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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