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V891 YNV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 YNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 140,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 134,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,796 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 108,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,703 miles

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

offside rear fuel breather pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,422 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,442 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,150 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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V891 YNV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V891 YNV, 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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V891 YNV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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