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V959 HTM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,911 mi
Last recorded184,911 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 HTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 184,911 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 184,911 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 179,290 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 179,290 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 177,671 miles

both headlamps and front sidelights dim

engine sump corroded

front brake discs worn

movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 177,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both headlamps and front sidelights dim

engine sump corroded

front brake discs worn

movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 164,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes cleaned and greased

both exhaust front pipe brakets corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

front no/plate damaged

n/s/handbrake cable insecure

n/s/rear tyre very low tread cracking in tread and out of shape

poor image headlamps frosted

Fail 22 Sep 2010 164,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both exhaust front pipe brakets corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

exhaust heatshield insecure

front no/plate damaged

n/s/handbrake cable insecure

n/s/rear tyre very low tread cracking in tread and out of shape

poor image headlamps frosted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 153,562 miles

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

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

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

aircon radiator breaking up

engine oil level low/engine oil leaks

engine sump corroding

front tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

general corrsion on engine and components

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

radiator cross member corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2009 153,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

aircon radiator breaking up

engine oil level low/engine oil leaks

engine sump corroding

exhaust heat sheilds insercure

front tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

general corrsion on engine and components

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

radiator cross member corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 143,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leaks/low oil level

near side rear tyre cracks in tread

rear number plate faded

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jun 2008 143,045 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leaks/low oil level

near side rear tyre cracks in tread

rear number plate faded

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2007 137,525 miles

rear no plate poor

rear wiper blade poor

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre full of cracks

offside front drop link worn

brake pipes corroded

slight lip on front discs and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 130,130 miles

offside front drop link slight wear

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight lip on front discs

Fail 21 Jun 2006 130,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 124,155 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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V959 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V959 HTM, 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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V959 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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