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V531 ETH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 ETH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 114,877 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ,TRACK ARM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 114,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

both rear brake backplates badly corroded

osf and nsf under arch guards rubbing tyres on lock

rear suspension generally in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,743 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)

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

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,432 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 96,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs excessively corroded

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,579 miles

advised on engine oil leak

advised on wear to front brake discs

baby seat fitted to offside rear-unable to fully check adult belt

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,579 miles

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

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

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

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)

advised on engine oil leak

advised on wear to front brake discs

baby seat fitted to offside rear-unable to fully check adult belt

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,988 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to rear brake discs

Advise on unable to check o/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,988 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to rear brake discs

Advise on unable to check o/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,189 miles

both exhaust silencers heavily corroded

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear-unable to carry out full check of adult belts/seat security

front tyres wearing unevenly-worn on inner edges

nearside wiper blade rubber split slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,438 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,345 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 42,345 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,050 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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V531 ETH 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 55.6%.

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 V531 ETH, 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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V531 ETH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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