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V860 AEE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 AEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 119,839 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount in sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

header tank split loosing coolant during emissions test.

reverse light not working.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 113,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 104,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 104,892 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,896 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 90,109 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 90,109 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 88,414 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,464 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 87,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre heavily cracked on outer wall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,600 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pipe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,471 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,190 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,911 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front fog lamp loose.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Steering rack damp.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,276 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,276 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear silencer corroding

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear silencers corroding

centre seat beltreal notchy in operation

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

n/s/f mirror surround damaged

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage new tyre recommended

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,925 miles

centre and rear silencers corroding

centre seat beltreal notchy in operation

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

n/s/f mirror surround damaged

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage new tyre recommended

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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V860 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V860 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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V860 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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