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V803 GOT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 GOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,218 miles

back half of the front to rear brake pipes rusty

engine runs flat

exhaust holed ,weak and blowing

knock in the front suspension

lower swivel boots may be split ,unable to see to check

noise turning the n/s/f wheel possibly wheel bearing or gearbox noise

o/s/f shock is damp

oil leak from the cambelt end of the engine

Fail 14 Nov 2012 131,218 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back half of the front to rear brake pipes rusty

engine runs flat

exhaust holed ,weak and blowing

headlight patern poor

knock in the front suspension

lower swivel boots may be split ,unable to see to check

noise turning the n/s/f wheel possibly wheel bearing or gearbox noise

o/s/f shock is damp

oil leak from the cambelt end of the engine

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,653 miles

damage to o/s rear rim

engine and gearbox oil leaks and slight power steering pump leak

front discs wearing

radiator cradle damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 115,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front discs wearing

damage to o/s rear rim

engine and gearbox oil leaks and slight power steering pump leak

n/s inner drive shaft boot insecure

p/s reservoir missing cap

radiator cradle damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,629 miles

both headlight paterns are very poor

corrosion rear brake pipes

exhaust system is in very poor condition and has small blows in the front , middle aed rear sections

front brake pads look really low

power steering oil cap is missing and oil down the back of the engine

Fail 16 Sep 2010 108,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both headlight paterns are very poor

clutch is gone

corrosion rear brake pipes

exhaust system is in very poor condition and has small blows in the front , middle aed rear sections

front brake pads look really low

pipes under the manifold are crushed

power steering oil cap is missing and oil down the back of the engine

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,744 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 91,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,619 miles

rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2007 81,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,354 miles

radiator support damaged, alternator belt cover in oil ,both front tyres worn †

Fail 31 Oct 2006 72,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radiator support damaged, alternator belt cover in oil ,both front tyres worn †

Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,349 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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V803 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V803 GOT, 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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V803 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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