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V696 TOC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 TOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,451 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread

Rear fuel filler neck pipes corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,172 miles

Nearside headlight poor condition faded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,172 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlight poor condition faded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,489 miles

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,487 miles

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

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,328 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,218 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are HEAVILY WORN!! (advise replacement)

offside front (drivers side) tyre has sidewall damage!!

Fail 20 Aug 2011 63,218 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front brake discs are HEAVILY WORN!! (advise replacement)

offside front (drivers side) tyre has sidewall damage!!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,318 miles

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,858 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 TOC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TOC, 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 TOC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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