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V422 FRJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,945 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 119,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,101 miles

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The offside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4G.1)The front sub frame is corroded but not seriously weakended at the time of the inspection

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint is slighty worn

(2c)The bonnet is very difficult to open whereby the release mechanism appears to be incorrectly adjusted/worn

(2c)The engine coolant/water level was significantly below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroded

(3.7B.2)The service brakes across axle (1) during their increase mode indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.2)The service brakes across axle (2) during their increase mode indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance across axle (1) are at 25%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance across axle (2) are at 30%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 61%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1D.1e)The tyre valves across axle (1) are damaged

(4.1D.1e)The tyre valves across axle (2) are damaged

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.66mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(5.2.6)The nearside lower outer sill has been plated and undersealed by an outside contractor

(5.2.6)The offside front lower outer sill (replaced last year) has been seam welded across the top step area,but spot welded across the lower flange area.Spoke last year to Graham Brock, VE who advised he would be ok passing this repair.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The offside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4G.1)The front sub frame is corroded but not seriously weakended at the time of the inspection

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint is slighty worn

(2c)The bonnet is very difficult to open whereby the release mechanism appears to be incorrectly adjusted/worn

(2c)The engine coolant/water level was significantly below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroded

(3.7B.2)The service brakes across axle (1) during their increase mode indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.2)The service brakes across axle (2) during their increase mode indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance across axle (1) are at 25%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance across axle (2) are at 30%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 61%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1D.1e)The tyre valves across axle (1) are damaged

(4.1D.1e)The tyre valves across axle (2) are damaged

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.66mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is worn unevenly

(5.2.6)The offside front lower outer sill (replaced last year) has been seam welded across the top step area,but spot welded across the lower flange area.Spoke last year to Graham Brock, VE who advised he would be ok passing this repair.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,250 miles

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 31%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.2.5b)The centre rear three point seat belt reel does not release the belt as intended

(6.1A.1)The offside lower outer sill is a pattern part classed as a full sill,but seems to have technical differences to the original equipment manufactured panel.The spot welds along the lower edge therefore maybe acceptable,

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen should not be fitted for legal reasons

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

or may have to be seem welded for future mot requirements.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 96,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring has corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid is approximately at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommended level

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 31%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(5.2.5b)The centre rear three point seat belt reel does not release the belt as intended

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen should not be fitted for legal reasons

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,497 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,250 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre piece corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,157 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 76,153 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 70,761 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,638 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,678 miles

exhaust center and back box satarting to corrode

no plate lamps slightley dull

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,913 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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V422 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V422 FRJ, 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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V422 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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