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V550 PER

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,202 mi
Last recorded198,202 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 PER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 198,202 miles

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

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

corrosion to centre brake pipes

corrosion to steering and suspension

fuel filler pipes corroded

high level brake light inop

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2017 198,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to centre brake pipes

corrosion to steering and suspension

fuel filler pipes corroded

high level brake light inop

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2016 190,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to steering and suspension

fuel filler pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring view

slight oil seepage from nearside rack end area

Fail 10 Dec 2016 190,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip to main beam (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light flashes (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link broke (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to steering and suspension

fuel filler pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring view

slight oil seepage from nearside rack end area

Pass 12 Dec 2015 184,110 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

auxiliary belt cracked

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2014 178,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 170,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 156,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 139,007 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slight fraying

nearside front bumper indicator white

offside main beam high

strongly advise check of security of nearside front track rod end(thread)

Fail 14 May 2011 138,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

drivers seatbelt slight fraying

nearside front bumper indicator white

offside main beam high

strongly advise check of security of nearside front track rod end(thread)

Pass 12 May 2010 121,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill edge

Pass 28 May 2009 101,872 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 88,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 81,080 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN CORRODING WITH AGE.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,796 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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V550 PER 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 80%.

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 V550 PER, 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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V550 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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