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V457 FVM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,574 miles

offside and nearside side sill covered with plastic skirtting

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,067 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,652 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,099 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

steering rack wet

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outre side sills with covers not fully checked

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 79,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust middle box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust middle box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,453 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,571 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre perished but not meeting failure criteria

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,428 miles

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

n/s and o/s side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,156 miles

bonnet stay bush missing insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 67,120 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V457 FVM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V457 FVM, 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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V457 FVM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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