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V656 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,640 mi
Last recorded255,640 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 255,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 255,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 246,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 246,331 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 224,468 miles

excessive oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Jun 2011 224,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2010 204,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 199,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 176,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 159,739 miles

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

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

bulk head arond servo area flexing when brake pedal applied . not accessable to ckeck.

Fail 30 May 2007 159,739 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

bulk head arond servo area flexing when brake pedal applied . not accessable to ckeck.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 149,896 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 149,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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V656 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V656 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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V656 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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