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V596 FTA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,450 mi
Last recorded133,450 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 133,450 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2015 133,450 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2014 125,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 125,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 108,815 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2013 108,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 97,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 97,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 92,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 92,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,351 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,805 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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V596 FTA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V596 FTA, 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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V596 FTA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V596 FTA safe to buy?

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