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V717 FWH

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 141,240 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,722 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 136,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 133,653 miles

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2015 133,647 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,568 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 129,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 126,149 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 121,436 miles

exhaust middle box starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,012 miles

corrosion on exhaust

rear reg plate

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,937 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 82,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,013 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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V717 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V717 FWH, 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 V717 FWH registered?

V717 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V717 FWH safe to buy?

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