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V317 VUB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,769 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Oct 2012 134,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2011 131,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 125,390 miles

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2010 125,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 116,647 miles

middle and rear exhaust silencers now in a very poor condition, but not leaking gases.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 107,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 101,841 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2006 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

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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V317 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc 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 V317 VUB, 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 V317 VUB registered?

V317 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V317 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V317 VUB 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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