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V703 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,904 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,513 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,018 miles

corrosion exhaust centre box

front number plate marked

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,601 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

front number plate marked

rear tyres low on tread

slight leak at oil cooler pipes

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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V703 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V703 MBL, 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 V703 MBL registered?

V703 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V703 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V703 MBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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