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V221 FWH

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,496 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,815 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,806 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,950 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,680 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,613 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,041 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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V221 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V221 FWH, 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 V221 FWH registered?

V221 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V221 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FWH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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