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V671 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sill is rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2012 137,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sill is rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 129,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 117,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 14 Jan 2010 109,113 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2010 109,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2008 91,038 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,873 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 80,211 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 74,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 74,334 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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V671 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V671 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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V671 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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