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V685 NVW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 NVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 126,993 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear upper inner wheel arch corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,457 miles

Both inner wheel arches corroded slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,489 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,481 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,371 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing very slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,152 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,541 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,561 miles

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

parking brake adjustment slightly high

Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,922 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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V685 NVW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V685 NVW, 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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V685 NVW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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