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V45 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,173 mi
Last recorded80,173 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 79,630 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 79,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,069 miles

nsr+osr tyres are cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,907 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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V45 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V45 FWB, 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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What year was V45 FWB registered?

V45 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V45 FWB safe to buy?

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