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V492 DSL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,262 mi
Last recorded171,262 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 DSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 171,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly deterioting

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 6 Feb 2012 171,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly deterioting

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 3 Feb 2011 164,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 164,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs are pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 151,976 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 151,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,162 miles

all tyres are slightly out of shape

front disc s are slightly worn

n/s and o/s front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear brake discs are scored

Fail 28 Jan 2009 139,162 miles

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

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

all tyres are slightly out of shape

front disc s are slightly worn

n/s and o/s front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 25 Jan 2008 126,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 126,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 113,501 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 113,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V492 DSL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V492 DSL, 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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V492 DSL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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