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V787 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,383 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 91,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured link bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured link bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,597 miles

Front Exhaust has minor leak of gases, flexi pipe

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,597 miles

Front Exhaust has minor leak of gases, flexi pipe

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,324 miles

Both Rear Brake Pipes have Slight corrosion

Brake Pipe OSF Has Slight Corrosion

Coil Springs All round corroded

Front Wiper blades worn, but clearing the screen

NSF Front Suspension Rear Bush has slight play, worn

Rear Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,782 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,038 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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V787 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V787 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V787 XFW registered?

V787 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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