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V688 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre seat belt sticking

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,804 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2016 85,051 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 80,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,125 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 65,851 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,085 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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V688 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V688 XFW, 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 V688 XFW registered?

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

Is V688 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V688 XFW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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