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V431 LOM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,442 mi
Last recorded125,442 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 LOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in rear and front subframes

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

corrosion in o/s sill / covers fitted

corrosion in rear sub frame

dent in n/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Nov 2021 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

corrosion in o/s sill / covers fitted

corrosion in rear sub frame

dent in n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,396 miles

corrosion in fuel tank straps ,n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres very low on tread ,corrosion in rear arches

stone chip zone A of screen ,corrosion in sill panels /covers fitted ,rear trailing arm bushes spliting ,front discs and pads very low

Fail 6 Nov 2020 124,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion in fuel tank straps ,n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres very low on tread ,corrosion in rear arches

stone chip zone A of screen ,corrosion in sill panels /covers fitted ,rear trailing arm bushes spliting ,front discs and pads very low

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,765 miles

corrosion in rear wheel arches rear subframe rear springs

front discs and pads getting low ,rear trailing arm bushes splitting

n/s/r o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,175 miles

buckle in wheel rims..knock from steering rack..slight imbalance from rear brakes..squeal from alternator belt tensioner area..

condensation in o/s headlight..front exhaust pipe bracket broken/corroded..fluid around clutch slave cylinder..edge wear on n/s/r and front tyres..

corrosion around - general underbody,subframe,brake ferrules,suspension..

Fail 2 Nov 2018 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn outer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

buckle in wheel rims..knock from steering rack..slight imbalance from rear brakes..squeal from alternator belt tensioner area..

condensation in o/s headlight..front exhaust pipe bracket broken/corroded..fluid around clutch slave cylinder..edge wear on n/s/r and front tyres..

corrosion around - general underbody,subframe,brake ferrules,suspension..

Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,273 miles

corrosion in rear inner sills ,sill covers fitted

front bumper damaged ,stone chip in zone A ,o/s/f window not working

front discs and pads getting low ,o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,044 miles

n/s/r wheel bent

stone chip zone A .sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel bent

stone chip zone A .sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,114 miles

brake fluid getting low

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in rear brake pipes

crack in front bumper

exhaust blow around manifold

exhaust cat mounts broken

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,879 miles

brake fluid getting low ,crck in front bumper ,n/s/r wheel damaged ,o/s/r tyre close to limit ,n/s/f tyre low on edge

exhaust flexi leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2014 98,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid getting low ,crck in front bumper ,n/s/r wheel damaged ,o/s/r tyre close to limit ,n/s/f tyre low on edge

exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,875 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding.

corrosion in - both rear inner sills, both rear inner wheel arches and the rear coil springs.

exhaust front section blowing, the middle section is corroded and damaged.

nearside front headlamp image poor.

nearside wiper steaky.

rear tyres starting to wear low.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

both rear brake pipes corroding.

corrosion in - both rear inner sills, both rear inner wheel arches and the rear coil springs.

exhaust front section blowing, the middle section is corroded and damaged.

nearside front headlamp image poor.

nearside wiper steaky.

rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,829 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

coriosion around front subframe,front and rear hubs, front and rear supension arms, front and rear anti-roll bar links, front and rear coil springs, rear inner sills / sill ends.

corrosion around fuel filler pipes, fuel tank straps, centre exhaust corroded and holed, O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,829 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

coriosion around front subframe,front and rear hubs, front and rear supension arms, front and rear anti-roll bar links, front and rear coil springs, rear inner sills / sill ends.

corrosion around fuel filler pipes, fuel tank straps, centre exhaust corroded and holed, O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,097 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil .leak power steering pump area

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

centre silencer rusty

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight front brake judder

slight oil leak power steering pump area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low and slightly mishaped

rear wiper inop

slight oil leak from the power steering pump area

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low and slightly mishaped

rear washer inop

rear wiper inop

slight oil leak from the power steering pump area

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,335 miles

exhaust rusty

slight leak from the power steering pump

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,468 miles

both front tyres are getting low worn slightly on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

rear silencer outer skin loose

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,721 miles

exhaust system rusty

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,793 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,751 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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V431 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V431 LOM, 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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V431 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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