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V703 ERR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 ERR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 91,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in the tread area (due to a gravel drive)

Fail 10 May 2011 91,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in the tread area (due to a gravel drive)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,109 miles

both front headlamp images poor

centre & rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front no plate deteriorating

o/s/f mirror unit cable tied up

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front headlamp images poor

centre & rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front no plate deteriorating

o/s/f mirror unit cable tied up

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,168 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear and N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Both rear tyres perishing

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front number plate in poor condition

Front radiator mount bent

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

PAS fluid low

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

Thermostate housing leaking coolant

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,907 miles

possible roughness in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 48,176 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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V703 ERR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V703 ERR, 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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V703 ERR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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