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V48 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,027 miles

power steering rack appears damp

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

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

air bag warning light on

front windscreen slight damage

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,056 miles

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

Oil leak

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

air bag warning light on

power steering rack and pump appears damp

windscreen slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2008 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light on

nearside rear and offside rear tyres low tread and splitting

Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,915 miles

advise rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2007 98,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 96,733 miles

air bag light staying on

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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V48 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V48 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 V48 FWB registered?

V48 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V48 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V48 FWB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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