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V738 NOA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,368 mi
Last recorded184,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 NOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 184,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 167,494 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit,,,att to front n/plate,,,rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 154,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 141,331 miles

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

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

front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 115,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 213,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 196,277 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 196,277 miles

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

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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V738 NOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V738 NOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V738 NOA registered?

V738 NOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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