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V783 PHP

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,920 mi
Last recorded128,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 PHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 128,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air leak on engine breather pipe under inlet manifold

Pass 18 Jun 2014 119,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 110,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,947 miles

cut in o/s rear tyre wall

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,947 miles

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

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

cut in o/s rear tyre wall

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2010 91,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,650 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,611 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 58,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V783 PHP is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V783 PHP, 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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V783 PHP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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