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V688 AEE

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 AEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,575 miles

brake pedal anti slip,small split.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,650 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,299 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 89,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust sytem corroded

nearside front wheel bent

Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,969 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust sytem corroded

nearside front wheel bent

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,167 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 67,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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V688 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V688 AEE, 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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V688 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V688 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V688 AEE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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