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V695 XAG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV695 XAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 130,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to inspect sills fully as plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,562 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 130,562 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 122,568 miles

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 115,250 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,281 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

ALL BRAKE DISCS DISCOLOURED

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES / SIGNS OF SLIGHT FRONT END DAMAGE BUMPER ETC / SIGNS OF GAFFA TAPE

COIL SPRINGS HEAVLY CORRODED

EX HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

LIGHTS WORK WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED ON SIDE / DIPPED

NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / TOP PLASTIC MOUNT BROKEN / MISSING / H/LIGHT UNIT CABLE TIED IN POSSITION / SECURE / AIM OK ADVISE TO REPLACE UNIT OR MORE PERMINANT REPAIR

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 14 Jun 2012 111,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

ALL BRAKE DISCS DISCOLOURED

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES / SIGNS OF SLIGHT FRONT END DAMAGE BUMPER ETC / SIGNS OF GAFFA TAPE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

COIL SPRINGS HEAVLY CORRODED

EX HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

LIGHTS WORK WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED ON SIDE / DIPPED

NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / TOP PLASTIC MOUNT BROKEN / MISSING / H/LIGHT UNIT CABLE TIED IN POSSITION / SECURE / AIM OK ADVISE TO REPLACE UNIT OR MORE PERMINANT REPAIR

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,621 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,621 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 102,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 102,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,700 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 80,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,917 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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V695 XAG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 V695 XAG, 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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V695 XAG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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