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V424 EPR

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,013 mi
Last recorded186,013 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 EPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 186,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 179,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lens dull but does not affect beam image.

brake pedal antislip slightly worn.

centre seatbeat slight frayed and twisted.

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly blowing and insecure.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 179,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lens dull but does not affect beam image.

brake pedal antislip slightly worn.

centre seatbeat slight frayed and twisted.

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly blowing and insecure.

strongly advise offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but no cords showing.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 171,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

n/s headlamp beam slightly distorted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 162,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V424 EPR is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V424 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V424 EPR registered?

V424 EPR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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