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V445 EDX

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 EDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,495 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,974 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low reading. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,308 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiperblade broken @ end. clearing ok.

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiperblade broken @ end. clearing ok.

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

injector clean req.

n/s/f pads worn

Pass 29 May 2014 79,419 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 27 May 2014 79,479 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,897 miles

? slight dampness around o/s rear wheel cylinder area? no leak found!

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,248 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear reg plate faded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 40,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,745 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,306 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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V445 EDX is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V445 EDX, 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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V445 EDX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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