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V447 ETV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,059 mi
Last recorded135,059 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 ETV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,059 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 126,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,085 miles

Centre Front part of mounting bracket corroded away

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,085 miles

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

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

Centre Front part of mounting bracket corroded away

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,897 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear suspension items

corrosion to various brake pipes

fluid on rib belt tensioner

steering rack pinion seal damp

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake fluid level approching minimum

coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear suspension items

corrosion to various brake pipes

fluid on rib belt tensioner

n/s/f tyre worn uneven across tread, also worn to 2mm in tread

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape across tyre also worn to 3mm

noise but no roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r tyre worn slightly out shape on inner edge, cracked in sidewall and tread,worn to 3mm

power steering fluid level approching minimum

steering rack pinion seal damp

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,827 miles

coolant level below minimum

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

emmisions just within mot tollerance

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

intake manifold breather pipe collapsed

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inner edge and cracking to sidewalls and tread

oil on pully end of engine

rasp from exhaust when reved

rear coil springs corroded

slight defusion to beam images

smear from wipers

Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,252 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,184 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

coolant stain on thermostat housing

discolouration to both head lamps causing slight defusion to beam patterns

high level stop lamp inoperative

n/s/f tyre wear to edges and worn to 3mm in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde and worn to 3mm in tread

when hand brake in on position dash warning lamp not illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant level near minimum

front brake discs worn thin

power steering fluid level near minimum

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,991 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant level near minimum

front brake discs worn thin

power steering fluid level near minimum

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,536 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing

slight ovality in n/s/f brake disc

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,246 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,515 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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V447 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V447 ETV, 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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V447 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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