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V220 SBW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 SBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,893 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,771 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,807 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,986 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,835 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 5 Dec 2009 47,621 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,888 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 41,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,133 miles

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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V220 SBW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V220 SBW, 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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V220 SBW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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