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V477 ETO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,626 mi
Last recorded117,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 117,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading to high on lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe is leaking badly also back box has a hole in it. is causing vehicle to fail emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch/ seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running beside middle section exhaust is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running beside the petrol tank is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes are badly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

plastic door sill covers fitted

power steering rack damp

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, could be considered major blow (6.1.2 (a))

Items re-located from drivers view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch operation poor

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 106,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch operation very poor

rear wiper worn

Fail 22 May 2017 106,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch operation very poor

rear wiper worn

Pass 20 May 2016 102,362 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 102,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cat broken inside

offside mirror casing insecure

rear tyres tread perished

Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cat broken inside

offside mirror casing insecure

rear tyres tread perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,414 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,314 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

main beam flash

Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Apr 2009 69,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,490 miles

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,999 miles

front plate condition

Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front plate condition

Pass 24 Mar 2007 56,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 56,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,354 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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V477 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V477 ETO, 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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V477 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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