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V629 EWV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,960 mi
Last recorded162,960 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 EWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,960 miles

rear view mirror damaged

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jan 2013 152,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2013 152,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2012 146,253 miles

centre exhaust heaverly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 146,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust heaverly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 138,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 134,077 miles

Horn a little weak

catalytic converter slow to opperate

fuel cap deteriorating

hand brake lever has long travel

offside front wheel bearing just startiong to become noisy

slight play in sterring column top bearing/height adjuster

various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2008 128,965 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 123,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid level slightly low

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2006 118,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer baffles loose and outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 118,711 miles

rear silencer baffles loose and outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2005 111,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 111,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn recommend attention

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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V629 EWV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V629 EWV, 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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V629 EWV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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