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V696 PER

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,321 mi
Last recorded91,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 PER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 91,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear handbrake weak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod snapped (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear handbrake weak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 72,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,381 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,371 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,221 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,318 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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V696 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V696 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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V696 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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