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V142 ECC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 114,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 111,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,590 miles

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

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

Rear n/s upper coil spring fractured

Rear o/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 88,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,692 miles

dampness around rear o/s backplate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,614 miles

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

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

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

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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V142 ECC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V142 ECC, 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 V142 ECC registered?

V142 ECC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V142 ECC safe to buy?

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