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V445 PEV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,639 mi
Last recorded140,639 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 PEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 140,639 miles

some general underbody surface corrosion

some perishing of rear wishbone bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2015 140,633 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some general underbody surface corrosion

some perishing of rear wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,283 miles

Rear exhust box rusty and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s h/light lens faded

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion ex

Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s h/light lens faded

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion ex

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,235 miles

genral under body corrosion

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,944 miles

o/s/f anti-rollbar bottom bush has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,865 miles

rear exhuast box rusty and poor

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,517 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,041 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 76,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,417 miles

Oil leak

rear pads wearing low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,425 miles

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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V445 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V445 PEV, 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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V445 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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