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V511 PEV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,810 mi
Last recorded162,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 PEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 162,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 161,795 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 161,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking brake pipes front to rear. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 161,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 159,650 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 159,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 157,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,171 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 154,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 158,255 miles

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

near side front tyre tread slightly miss shaped

off side rear tyre tread slightly miss shaped

Pass 22 Jan 2009 143,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 143,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 136,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 124,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 114,230 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V511 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V511 PEV, 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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V511 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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