MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Outer 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold cat, flange and central pipe all corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold cat, flange and central pipe all corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi joint to central joiner (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank straps very corroded
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre very old - 15+ years
Oil leak, poss power steering pump
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills at rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing Linkage snapped (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Clutch very high / slipping
Fuel tank straps very corroded
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose not secured to centre stay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre very old - 15+ years
Oil leak, poss power steering pump
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills at rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
All brake pipes starting to corrode / been greased
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
All brake pipes starting to corrode / been greased
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has stonechips (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes covered in grease
fuel pipes corroded
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both wiper blades split
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s rear tyre near legal limits
n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs front brake pads becoming worn
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs front brake pads becoming worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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V59 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 V59 ETV, 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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V59 ETV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.
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