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V425 FEU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 FEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,962 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Nearside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Nearside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,166 miles

Both front and rear number plates poor condition

Front Inner Both tyres close to the legal limit

Rear Both tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front and rear number plates poor condition

Front Inner Both tyres close to the legal limit

Rear Both tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,122 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both number plates deteriorating

Catalytic converter slow to operate

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,023 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,408 miles

o/s & n/s headlamp lens very cloudy & beam images weak.

exhaust centre & rear boxes badly corroded.

n/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre tread depth very low.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,507 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V425 FEU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V425 FEU, 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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V425 FEU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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