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V506 SCS

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,715 mi
Last recorded188,715 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 SCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 188,715 miles

h/lamp output slightly dull

sills rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 170,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 148,776 miles

child seat fitted

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

oil cooler oily

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight play in nearside front rollbar link

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 124,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 104,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,682 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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V506 SCS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 V506 SCS, 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 V506 SCS registered?

V506 SCS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V506 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V506 SCS 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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