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V59 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,728 mi
Last recorded174,728 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 174,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 174,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,737 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 160,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 155,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 155,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 149,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 145,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 139,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 132,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 112,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,193 miles

4 hub caps fitted o/s/front tyre req now

Fail 6 Jul 2006 99,193 miles

4 hub caps fitted o/s/front tyre req now

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V59 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V59 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 V59 FWB registered?

V59 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V59 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 FWB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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