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V233 FVN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,232 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,148 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 45,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V233 FVN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc 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 V233 FVN, 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 V233 FVN registered?

V233 FVN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V233 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 FVN 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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