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V454 ETO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,734 miles

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

o/s/f steel brake pipe surface corrosion

rear of exhaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,478 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 81,473 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,718 miles

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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V454 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V454 ETO, 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 V454 ETO registered?

V454 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V454 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 ETO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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