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V109 FVU

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,483 miles

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in n/s/f ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in lower arm rear bushes

slight play n/s/r drop link

underside of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,934 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)

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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V109 FVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V109 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V109 FVU registered?

V109 FVU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V109 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V109 FVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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