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V538 EDV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 EDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,321 miles

all rear axle bushes poor

rear axle corroded

unable to check both sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all rear axle bushes poor

rear axle corroded

unable to check both sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,275 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner edge of tyre smooth (raised edge)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,275 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner edge of tyre smooth (raised edge)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,089 miles

All rear suspension components generally corroded but not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,089 miles

All rear suspension components generally corroded but not significantly weakened

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

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,976 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Centre exhaust silener mount split

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,363 miles

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

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

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

o/s/r suspension link arm corroded

one jet on n/s washer jet inop

one jet on o/s washer jet inop

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,536 miles

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

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,879 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

drivers panoramic mirror obstructing forward vision

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,574 miles

ns mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,574 miles

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

ns mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,618 miles

ns door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,664 miles

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

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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V538 EDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V538 EDV, 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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V538 EDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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