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V857 BRP

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 BRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2015 165,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 154,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes and hose starting to show signs of wear

coil springs corroding

inner / outer sills corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear section of exhaust corroding

rear suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,848 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

knocking from steering column

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

outer sills covered

tape fitted on o/s headlight

Fail 16 Jan 2013 142,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

knocking from steering column

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Jan 2012 129,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

offside door mirror cracked

towbar fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 129,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

offside door mirror cracked

towbar fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 122,813 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

both headlamps poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condiiton

both rear sill areas rusty

front exhaust flexi joint poor

rear exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 113,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both headlights poor condition

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,445 miles

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

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

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

both headlights poor condition

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not down to cords

Fail 30 Jan 2009 102,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not down to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,641 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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V857 BRP is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V857 BRP, 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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V857 BRP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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