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V683 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,151 mi
Last recorded138,151 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 3 Mar 2016 138,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,555 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 111,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,028 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,773 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,158 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 69,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,132 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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V683 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V683 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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V683 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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