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V657 ELX

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,564 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 104,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 94,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 94,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,588 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,206 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,829 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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V657 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V657 ELX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V657 ELX registered?

V657 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V657 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V657 ELX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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