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V691 EAW

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 EAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 174,269 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside (bulb not fitted correctly) (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front lower rearmost inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding Nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front offside (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken Offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded rear

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 167,776 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 167,737 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 161,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 161,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 151,227 miles

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

brake disc pitted nearside front.

fuel tank filler neck and breather tubes corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 151,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc pitted nearside front.

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

fuel tank filler neck and breather tubes corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 143,129 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 143,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front nearside and offside brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 132,549 miles

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 124,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 124,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 105,360 miles

Moisture in right hand head light

Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,831 miles

Dampness right hand head light

Small crack in left hand side of windsceen

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,036 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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V691 EAW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black 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 V691 EAW, 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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V691 EAW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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