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V746 DCH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,285 mi
Last recorded115,285 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 DCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,285 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2016 115,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,658 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s park brake effort low

oil level on min

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,661 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads 60% worn

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil level on min

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2014 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads 60% worn

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil level on min

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,146 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

gear linkage popped off on test

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

gear linkage popped off on test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 101,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,291 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,291 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,206 miles

(3.6C.1)The brake reservoir fluid level visually appears to have been overfilled

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 25%,which indicates they are ready for service

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change have recorded a 40% indifference throughout their operating range,which indicates they are ready for service

(3.7A.9)The parking brake recorded efficiency has only just met the minimum requirements at 17%,which indicates they are ready for service

Fail 2 Feb 2010 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split/incomplete

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,073 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,106 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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V746 DCH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V746 DCH, 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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V746 DCH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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