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V654 EPW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 EPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 167,579 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f wheel has a noise poss w/bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2013 167,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f wheel has a noise poss w/bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 162,563 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2012 162,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2012 162,537 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge bolt missing

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 153,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 153,905 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 151,234 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 142,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 116,908 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 109,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V654 EPW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel 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 V654 EPW, 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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V654 EPW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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