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V916 NAD

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 NAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,948 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear seat base removed at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,910 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to both front discs on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Corrosion to both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,053 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 122,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,609 miles

Both Rear tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp is hazed.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a slight leak.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt missing Middle (7.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp is hazed.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a slight leak.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,611 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,611 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 111,118 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 105,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 96,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front ans rear sub frames,rear suspension components and exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r wheel centre missing.

rear brake imbalnce 27%! Max limit 30%.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

wrong type of securing nut and bolt fitted to the n/s/f lower suspension joint! (Must be a high-tensile shouldered bolt)!

Pass 29 May 2014 96,788 miles

both front ans rear sub frames,rear suspension components and exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r wheel centre missing.

rear brake imbalnce 27%! Max limit 30%.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

wrong type of securing nut and bolt fitted to the n/s/f lower suspension joint! (Must be a high-tensile shouldered bolt)!

Fail 31 May 2013 88,487 miles

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

bumpers scuffed.

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake performance slightly low. But passed the brake test.

reverse light not working.

tyres under inflated.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroed.

Pass 31 May 2013 88,487 miles

bumpers scuffed.

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake performance slightly low. But passed the brake test.

reverse light not working.

tyres under inflated.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroed.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,183 miles

alarm faulty.

rear exhaust silencer badly corrodded,but not leaking.

various light scratches and corrosion in the vehicle body.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,790 miles

both o/s tyre worn to 3 mm. Both n/s tyres worn to 2 mm. The legal limit is 1.6 mm! All the tyre were under inflated and have perished sidewalls!

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

the rear exhaust silencer outer rapping in corroded. But is not leaking.

the underbody of the vehicle is very dry/corroded.

various light scratches & small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,790 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both o/s tyre worn to 3 mm. Both n/s tyres worn to 2 mm. The legal limit is 1.6 mm! All the tyre were under inflated and have perished sidewalls!

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

the rear exhaust silencer outer rapping in corroded. But is not leaking.

the underbody of the vehicle is very dry/corroded.

various light scratches & small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,204 miles

child seat fitted to the n/s/r

the engine has slight oil leaks

the exhaust tail box is corroded but not leaking

the vehicle underbody components are dry and slightly corroded (we recommend an underbody waxoyl)

Fail 29 May 2010 67,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both registration plates are slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to the n/s/r

the engine has slight oil leaks

the exhaust tail box is corroded but not leaking

the vehicle underbody components are dry and slightly corroded (we recommend an underbody waxoyl)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,101 miles

rear silencer box outer casing peeling off,front brake pads looking low....

vehicle has outer sill panel covers fitted.

Pass 30 May 2008 52,015 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 52,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 44,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,857 miles

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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V916 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V916 NAD, 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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V916 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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