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V727 ERR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,045 mi
Last recorded175,045 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 ERR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 175,045 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Unable to check outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 175,042 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front and rear coil springs corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Unable to check outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 166,582 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 166,565 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 155,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 155,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 140,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,543 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 125,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 96,798 miles

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

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE , NSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO.PLATE DELAMINATING

Fail 23 Jan 2008 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE , NSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO.PLATE DELAMINATING

Pass 30 Jan 2007 92,048 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers over both outer sills obstructing view

rear no.plate starting to delaminate

slight blow at exhaust joints

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

water in o/s head light

Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,354 miles

1 ltr engine oil added due to below min level

both front brake discs slightly corroded & lipped

fuel filler metal pipes starting to corrode

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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V727 ERR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V727 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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V727 ERR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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