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V836 FAE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,100 mi
Last recorded165,100 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 FAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015 165,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement hitting road wheel (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement hitting road wheel (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 161,953 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield is tied on with cable ties in places.

centre exhaust outer skin is corroded,but not blowing.

we sugest replacing rear brake pipe as soon as possible

Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,936 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded,but not blowing.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 157,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded,but not blowing.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 152,264 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 152,132 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 145,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,017 miles

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

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

ns and os front headlamp lenses scratched but serviceable

Pass 18 Jun 2010 138,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 131,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 109,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 109,592 miles

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

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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V836 FAE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V836 FAE, 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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What year was V836 FAE registered?

V836 FAE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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