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V830 PEV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 PEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 88,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch clips missing but arch not contacting tyre during test conditions

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,146 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY TYRE UNDER 2MM (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 67,299 miles

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

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 wiper starting to split at ends

Fail 1 Feb 2014 67,299 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper starting to split at ends

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,203 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,203 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,853 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

slight bolge in n/s/r tyre tread on inner side.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,853 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

slight bolge in n/s/r tyre tread on inner side.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,242 miles

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

slightly worn n/s and o/s front brake discs.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,793 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 31,178 miles

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

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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V830 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V830 PEV, 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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V830 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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