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V915 PER

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 PER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 124,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear alloy wheels are damaged slightly.

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge very badly, it is very close to cords showing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,139 miles

rear anti roll bar rubbers in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar rubbers in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,905 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 96,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2013 92,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box loose

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,293 miles

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s & o/s headlamps lense is slightly frosted

o/s/f disc worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s & o/s headlamps lense is slightly frosted

o/s/f disc worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2009 65,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,535 miles

nearside front tyre is on the legal limet. needs replaceing now.

offside front tyre is close to the legal limet.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,513 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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V915 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V915 PER, 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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V915 PER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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