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V851 AEE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 AEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 154,861 miles

Front steel brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing even

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 May 2017 154,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

CAT to centre exhaust joint leaking

Front steel brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing even

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 145,795 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion starting various places underneath

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades split on ends but clear screen effectivly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 139,146 miles

All coil springs corroding

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2012 139,126 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All coil springs corroding

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside fuel tank strap corroding

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2011 136,270 miles

Battery insecure

Both front fog lens broken

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 18 Jun 2011 136,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front fog lens broken

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2010 134,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F tyre worn unevenly.

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 134,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F tyre worn unevenly.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 119,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 119,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,693 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,938 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 73,938 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V851 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V851 AEE, 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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V851 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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