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V509 ERG

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,148 mi
Last recorded213,148 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 ERG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 213,148 miles

Nearside Front inner cv joint worn

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 212,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner cv joint worn

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 206,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 198,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 190,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 183,259 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 183,259 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2010 172,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 172,820 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

coolant leak from thermostat area

o/s headlamp getting dim

o/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 161,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 150,079 miles

advise o/s headlight tarnished

advise small stone chip zone B

Pass 28 Sep 2007 138,340 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 138,340 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 126,758 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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V509 ERG is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V509 ERG, 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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What year was V509 ERG registered?

V509 ERG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V509 ERG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 ERG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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