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V987 EWS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,914 mi
Last recorded142,914 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 EWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 142,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 141,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,162 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jul 2016 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering rack damp

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,233 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Fuel filler necks corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Fuel filler necks corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,291 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,452 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn near limits

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,981 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,126 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,168 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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V987 EWS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V987 EWS, 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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V987 EWS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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