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V854 YFC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,311 mi
Last recorded107,311 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 YFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,311 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,311 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust pipe flexy deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust pipe flexy deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,452 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,381 miles

1. Front number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Slight damage to windscreen. 3. Rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion. 4. Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

5. Offside front tyre near legal limits, worn on inside edge. 6. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,868 miles

front number plate becoming deterated

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2011 78,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate becoming deterated

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,050 miles

1. o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit. 2. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test. 3. Exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,478 miles

1. exhaust rear box corroded. 2. rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,687 miles

1.n/s/r tyre tread starting to distort

Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,760 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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V854 YFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V854 YFC, 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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V854 YFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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