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VIW 3868

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 3868
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,694 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front outer sills

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner wings

Corrosion on rear cross member

Play in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jun 2016 138,628 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front outer sills

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner wings

Corrosion on rear cross member

Play in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,988 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills.

Corrosion on on outer sills o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear box sections o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear coil springs.

Corrosion on rear cross member.

Corrosion on rear floors o/s & n/s.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on fuel lines.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills.

Corrosion on on outer sills o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear box sections o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear coil springs.

Corrosion on rear cross member.

Corrosion on rear floors o/s & n/s.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Pass 22 May 2014 131,178 miles

Corrosion on front & rear coil springs.

Corrosion on front suspension arms.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s outer sills.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear box sections.

Corrosion on rear suspension arms.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 20 May 2013 128,328 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded and been repaired

brake pipes corroded

noise on engine

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

suspension components corroded inc.lower arms

Fail 20 May 2013 128,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all road springs corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded and been repaired

brake pipes corroded

noise on engine

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

suspension components corroded inc.lower arms

Pass 20 Jun 2012 121,834 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty, n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Fail 20 Jun 2012 121,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty, n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Pass 5 May 2011 114,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

slight blow from front exhaust

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 98,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 88,496 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 78,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,756 miles

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

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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VIW 3868 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VIW 3868, 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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VIW 3868 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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