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V47 FVU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,094 mi
Last recorded142,094 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 142,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 134,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,194 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 104,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,715 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 57,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,331 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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V47 FVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V47 FVU, 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 V47 FVU registered?

V47 FVU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V47 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 FVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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