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V958 MOV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 MOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 142,425 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

mirrors damaged

oil filter leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2016 142,192 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

mirrors damaged

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2015 136,650 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre perished and close to limt

o/s cv boot

o/s rear sring corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 136,622 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre perished and close to limt

o/s cv boot

o/s rear sring corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 131,913 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 125,872 miles

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

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

a;ll brakepipes corroded

reare springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 120,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fan belt faulty

Fail 14 Apr 2012 120,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brakepipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 25 Mar 2011 115,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 83,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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V958 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V958 MOV, 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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V958 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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