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V87 NAR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 NAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,380 miles

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

nearside front headlight faded

slight crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2018 132,380 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

nearside front headlight faded

slight crack in bottom of windscreen

Pass 6 May 2017 114,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 114,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubber mountings broken and middle to back box clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,851 miles

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

power steering resvoir over filled fluid leakingout of cap

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

power steering resvoir over filled fluid leakingout of cap

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,510 miles

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,311 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 42,311 miles

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

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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V87 NAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V87 NAR, 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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What year was V87 NAR registered?

V87 NAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V87 NAR safe to buy?

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