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V857 DBC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 DBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 139,594 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 139,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,093 miles

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

heat guard around fuel tank loose

n/s rear reg lamp loose one end

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes

slight oil leak engine

slight oil leak on steering rack

slight play in inner rack jjoints o/s and n/s

slight play in n/s front anti-roll mounting rubber

Fail 26 Oct 2013 128,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heat guard around fuel tank loose

n/s rear reg lamp loose one end

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes

slight oil leak engine

slight oil leak on steering rack

slight play in inner rack jjoints o/s and n/s

slight play in n/s front anti-roll mounting rubber

Pass 27 Oct 2012 119,650 miles

N/S/R reg plate unit slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 119,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R reg plate unit slightly insecure

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

non standard wheels brake flexis

Fail 25 Oct 2011 111,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard wheels brake flexis

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non standard brake discs and flexi pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2009 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust tailpipe catching rear bumper

minor engine oil leak.

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,929 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,128 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DBC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBC, 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 DBC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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