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V849 PER

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 PER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 110,404 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,076 miles

Rear service brake only just met limit may need service or adjustment.

Vehicle has a engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,875 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Mar 2015 89,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,890 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,890 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,410 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,063 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot lid insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2008 52,999 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot lid insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 41,634 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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V849 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V849 PER, 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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V849 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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