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V246 EPR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,633 mi
Last recorded87,633 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 EPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,633 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,377 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 66,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,757 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 44,732 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 40,834 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 40,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V246 EPR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V246 EPR, 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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V246 EPR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V246 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V246 EPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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