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V51 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,059 mi
Last recorded116,059 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 116,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 111,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2008 111,576 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Feb 2007 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 107,864 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 107,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 96,838 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 96,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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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V51 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V51 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 V51 FWB registered?

V51 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V51 FWB safe to buy?

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