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V505 ECD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,623 mi
Last recorded166,623 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 166,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 152,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,933 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2013 140,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front lamp pattern's in just visable

long handbrake

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 127,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 115,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,085 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,166 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,617 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V505 ECD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 V505 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.

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V505 ECD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V505 ECD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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