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V542 PEV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 PEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,085 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak onto exhaust ()

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust box corroded

nearside front brake hose feels weakened but is not bulging

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust box corroded

nearside front brake hose feels weakened but is not bulging

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,642 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

back box and center box corrodied

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

back box and center box corrodied

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 81,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 80,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 13 May 2010 79,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2010 79,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 76,376 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 73,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,538 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 69,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 59,858 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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V542 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V542 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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V542 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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