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V693 PER

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,784 mi
Last recorded138,784 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 PER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 138,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (from comp valve to front) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement N/S/R wheel grabbing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel O/S hand brake cable broken (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (from comp valve to joiner) (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R outer sill feels soft using finger and thumb pressure also corrosion/hole on inner sill but not affect the vehicles structure

O/S/F seat belt has a small amount of fraying on belt

O/S/R tyre worn uneven and wearing close to limit

both wing mirrors have had temp repairs to wing mirror bases

most brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger has had a temp repair

Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,524 miles

Both mirrors have been taped

Center rear brake pipes are starting to corroded

Front wipers are poor

Rear exhaust is hitting the body

all coil springs are corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 111,455 miles

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

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

all coil springs are corroded

Both mirrors have been taped

Center rear brake pipes are starting to corroded

Front wipers are poor

Rear exhaust is hitting the body

Anti role bar is rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 1 May 2015 121,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN ANP PIPE HEAVY CORROSION

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN ANP PIPE HEAVY CORROSION

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 May 2014 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front brake imbalance of 25kg

n/s and o/s door mirror housing damaged

n/s wiper blade rubber uncliped at bottom advise repair

o/s/f tyre aprox 2mm tread 195/55 r15

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

n/s and o/s door mirror housing damaged

n/s wiper blade rubber uncliped at bottom advise repair

o/s/f tyre aprox 2mm tread 195/55 r15

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

rear brake im balance foot and park brake

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,978 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,965 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,941 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2012 96,769 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,631 miles

see checklist 111666

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,301 miles

tyres getting low,brake valve a bit`sticky`

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,361 miles

c/l 15382

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,067 miles

c/l 527626

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,194 miles

c/l 472484

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,168 miles

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

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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V693 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V693 PER, 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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V693 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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