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V56 MDU

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,550 mi
Last recorded158,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 MDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 158,550 miles

Brake fliud level low

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre box corroded

Headlights faded

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear tyres perished

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 18 Dec 2019 158,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid low

head lights misted (aim poor)

ns door mirror damaged

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished on side wall

sill covered with plastic trims

slight brake bind osr

Pass 3 Jan 2019 151,217 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER INNER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION DETECTED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 151,202 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT H/LAMP LENS'S EXCESSIVLY CONTAMINATED. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 142,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 137,623 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight lens's badly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,437 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL WIPING EFFICIENTLY, ADVISE REPLACED,

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,437 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL WIPING EFFICIENTLY, ADVISE REPLACED,

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,154 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,207 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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V56 MDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V56 MDU, 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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V56 MDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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