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V468 PPU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

138,398 mi
Last recorded138,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 PPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 138,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 138,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 135,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on rear sub frame and on body by rear suspension mounts

Fuel filler piping corroded

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2018 135,479 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on rear sub frame and on body by rear suspension mounts

Fuel filler piping corroded

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2017 128,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2017 128,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2016 123,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,373 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,389 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,974 miles

bonnet catch is faulty

front brake discs are very worn , pads look new ?

front bumper is slightly loose and has some bolts broken / missing

headlights are in poor condition

rear brake balance is poor

Fail 3 Aug 2010 87,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet catch is faulty

exhaust centre section is holed and blowing

exhaust front flexypipe is broken and blowing

exhaust rear box is in very poor condition

front brake discs are very worn , pads look new ?

front bumper is slightly loose and has some bolts broken / missing

headlights are in poor condition

rear brake balance is poor

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,100 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 34,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 34,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 31,452 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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V468 PPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 V468 PPU, 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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V468 PPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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