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V61 NCY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 NCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear parking brake requires attention

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,073 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,581 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven

Pass 23 May 2012 68,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,363 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,429 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,579 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 53,579 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,230 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,931 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corrored

Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corrored

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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V61 NCY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V61 NCY, 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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V61 NCY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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