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V689 EDV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,588 mi
Last recorded124,588 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 EDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / sill end area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area damp (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / sill end area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area damp (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 116,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 108,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,396 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,339 miles

both front headlamp lense's slightly affecting beam patterns

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs have a corroded lip

rear inner brake pads appear close to limit

Fail 24 Aug 2010 78,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front headlamp lense's slightly affecting beam patterns

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs have a corroded lip

rear inner brake pads appear close to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

rear disc shows signs of surface corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

rear disc shows signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,073 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V689 EDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V689 EDV, 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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V689 EDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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