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V468 ETO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,959 mi
Last recorded173,959 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 173,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 161,443 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 161,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 146,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 146,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 119,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 119,575 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

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

power steering fliud needs top up

Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,127 miles

petrol pipe coming to tank slighley croded(dangerous)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 99,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol pipe coming to tank slighley croded(dangerous)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,716 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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V468 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V468 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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What year was V468 ETO registered?

V468 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V468 ETO safe to buy?

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