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V493 ECD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 56,288 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,612 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,945 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 22,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,648 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 16,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion showing on fuel filler pipes

exhaust showing age rusty in places

slight play in n/s steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,343 miles

corrosion showing on fuel filler pipes

exhaust showing age rusty in places

slight play in n/s steering rack

steering rack damp

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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V493 ECD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V493 ECD, 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 V493 ECD registered?

V493 ECD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2000.

Is V493 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 ECD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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