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V725 PAC

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 PAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,405 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,499 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 135,499 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very rusty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable offside and nearside inner track rods have slight lift (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear chassis legs and inner sill panels have surface rust (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak from engine

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very rusty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable offside and nearside inner track rods have slight lift (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear chassis legs and inner sill panels have surface rust (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak from engine

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 118,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 111,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 103,748 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 98,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,949 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2007 77,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,135 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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V725 PAC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V725 PAC, 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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V725 PAC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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