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V709 POB

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 POB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,791 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of t/c/a (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 132,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 125,043 miles

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2013 125,031 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 123,648 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Mar 2012 123,648 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Mar 2011 119,302 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 113,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 108,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2008 101,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2007 93,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,545 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2006 86,545 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V709 POB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V709 POB, 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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V709 POB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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