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V679 MUY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 MUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,201 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 129,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,562 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,520 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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V679 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V679 MUY, 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 V679 MUY registered?

V679 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V679 MUY safe to buy?

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