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V729 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 119,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,795 miles

front tyres are winter tyers

o/s/f wing damage

Fail 9 Jul 2012 113,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,157 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer egde

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,042 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 100,042 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,969 miles

n/s/f tyre deep cut in side wall

n/s/r tyre slight flat spot

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2009 93,969 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre deep cut in side wall

n/s/r tyre slight flat spot

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 80,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 80,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,818 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,818 miles

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

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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V729 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V729 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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V729 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V729 XFW safe to buy?

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