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V475 PDV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 PDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,876 miles

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

Rear Both Antiroll bar rubbers splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe /suspension corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill / Wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both Antiroll bar rubbers splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe /suspension corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,870 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking on centre joint. (7.1.2)

Coolant low?

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,934 miles

Nearside Mirror glass broken

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Mirror glass broken

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,974 miles

Middle & rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly perished but not showing any cords

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,519 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall's

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall's

wiper blade's

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,279 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough sounding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,644 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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V475 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V475 PDV, 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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V475 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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