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V785 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,693 mi
Last recorded146,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition barrel in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition barrel in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2019 139,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,286 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 29 Jan 2018 132,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,159 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,986 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 112,312 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion forming underside and on sills

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,288 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

corrosion forming underside and on sills

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,590 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe

centre exhaust section in poor condition

front exhaust hangers corroded

high level stop light would benefit from attention

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated(attention recommended)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe

centre exhaust section in poor condition

high level stop light would benefit from attention

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated(attention recommended)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,680 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

headlamps slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 83,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,177 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,349 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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V785 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V785 XFW, 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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V785 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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