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V471 NAD

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 NAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 128,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,306 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 124,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,472 miles

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

front disc corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2010 120,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 114,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 4 Sep 2008 114,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 31 Aug 2007 112,270 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished †Tyre size 185/65 TR 14

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2007 112,270 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished †Tyre size 185/65 TR 14

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,229 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 109,229 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake fluid below max

chip in b zone of windscreen not exceeding 40mm

near side rear tyre close to limits

Pass 6 Sep 2005 106,974 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

some fluctuation n/s/f brake

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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V471 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V471 NAD, 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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V471 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V471 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V471 NAD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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