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V538 NOH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 NOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,243 miles

Clutch is slipping excessively

Front suspension is noisy under load or when driven over bumps

Nearside Front wiper blade is smearing

Offside wing mirror is slightly loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering is notchy when turned lock to lock

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,766 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,507 miles

Both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake performance is low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,616 miles

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

n/s front cv boot clip missing

Fail 13 Feb 2008 81,612 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front cv boot clip missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 73,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,206 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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V538 NOH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NOH, 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 NOH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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