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V462 ETO

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on inner brake surfaces of front discs

Pass 4 Sep 2010 94,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,648 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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V462 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V462 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.

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V462 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V462 ETO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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