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V697 MBV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 MBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 113,454 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front sections.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 113,454 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front sections.

Fail 1 Dec 2007 98,759 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 98,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 98,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,765 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 87,762 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 73,275 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 73,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V697 MBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 V697 MBV, 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 V697 MBV registered?

V697 MBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V697 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 MBV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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