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V148 FLM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,259 mi
Last recorded83,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 FLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,259 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,259 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,658 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,528 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,908 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,072 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,159 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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V148 FLM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V148 FLM, 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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What year was V148 FLM registered?

V148 FLM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V148 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V148 FLM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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