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V532 ANV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 ANV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKEPIPES ALROUND (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKEPIPES ALROUND (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded front + rear

clutch feels shot

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

rear rollbar links corroded/splitting

suspension,inner sills,subframes,rear inner arches-corrosion,unable to assess some areas/previous repairs due to sealant/covers

Fail 11 Nov 2021 124,263 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively @ steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes corroded front + rear

clutch feels shot

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

rear rollbar links corroded/splitting

suspension,inner sills,subframes,rear inner arches-corrosion,unable to assess some areas/previous repairs due to sealant/covers

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,514 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both discoloured,patterns marginal (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi blow/borderline

handbrake travel,clutch biting high

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

rear roll bar links worn/poor

rear tyres perished/splitting

suspension,subframes,rear inner arches,front + rear brake pipes,rear inner sills,filler pipes-corroded,unable to assess sills due to trims

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,330 miles

Rear tyres perishing

both headlamps poor output

cat mount corroded and broken

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2019 120,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perishing

both headlamps poor output

cat mount corroded and broken

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

front imbalance,o/s/f brake hose twisted,handbrake travel

inner arches,sills,subframes,suspension,brake pipes-corroded,rear sills prior repairs/sealant/covers,unable to assess condition

o/s/r tyre perished/tread splitting

screen damage,clutch high,headlamps poor intensity

Fail 12 Nov 2018 117,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

front imbalance,o/s/f brake hose twisted,handbrake travel

inner arches,sills,subframes,suspension,brake pipes-corroded,rear sills prior repairs/sealant/covers,unable to assess condition

o/s/r tyre perished/tread splitting

screen damage,clutch high,headlamps poor intensity

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,210 miles

front brakes imbalanced,o/s/f binding

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

clutch biting high

handbrake travel,brake pipes corrosion

headlamps discoloured

o/s/f bottom balljoint play/worn

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

suspension/subframes/inner sills,rear top shock mounts-corrosion

unable to properly assess sill corrosion due to trims

Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch liner on full right hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner/outer sill separated/holed behind cover (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

clutch biting high

front brakes imbalanced,o/s/f binding

handbrake travel,brake pipes corrosion

headlamps discoloured

o/s/f bottom balljoint play/worn

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

suspension/subframes/inner sills,rear top shock mounts-corrosion

unable to properly assess sill corrosion due to trims

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,828 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside side repeater slight insecure

Oil leak ()

head light paten poor conishon

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

corrosion to-inner sills,suspension,subframes,exhaust,brake pipes.

front brake efforts distortion

headlamps lenses discoloured

n/s mirror shot

oil leak

screen damage

sill trims fitted,unable to assess condition

tyres perished,fronts worn

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

corrosion to-inner sills,suspension,subframes,exhaust,brake pipes.

front brake efforts distortion

headlamps lenses discoloured

n/s mirror shot

oil leak

screen damage

sill trims fitted,unable to assess condition

tyres perished,fronts worn

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps dicoloured/poor pattern/marginal,o/s wing repeater poor security

n/s mirror u/s

o/s wiper arm seizing

rear subframe/suspension,rear inner sills/arches,exhaust-corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,022 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamps poor pattern

refer also prior fail/advise 758322223392

Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,087 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded,cat mount strap rotted thru

h/lamp lenses discoloured/poor pattern

rear inner sills/rear inner wings-corrosion

screen damage

unable to assess welding due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 14 Nov 2012 104,087 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded,cat mount strap rotted thru

h/lamp lenses discoloured/poor pattern

rear inner sills/rear inner wings-corrosion

screen damage

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,977 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,545 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,673 miles

n/s/ footbrake poor/imbalance,refer also prior fail/advise 781281949935

o/s wiper poor/smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 92,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,273 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 86,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,186 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 81,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 76,845 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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V532 ANV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V532 ANV, 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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V532 ANV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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