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V580 HTY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,983 mi
Last recorded114,983 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 HTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,983 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 24,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 10 Aug 2012 114,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

surface corrosion to brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Jul 2011 101,615 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2011 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,670 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

osf indicator lense damaged

sharp edges on osf of bumper

Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

osf indicator lense damaged

sharp edges on osf of bumper

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 64,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 58,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 58,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,866 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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V580 HTY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V580 HTY, 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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V580 HTY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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