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V817 FWF

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,170 mi
Last recorded171,170 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 FWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 171,170 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 165,962 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 161,791 miles

Nearside head light pattern slightly vague

Pass 21 Feb 2014 156,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2014 156,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorating.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 149,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear traling arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 149,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear traling arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 140,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 98,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 67,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,961 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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V817 FWF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V817 FWF, 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 V817 FWF registered?

V817 FWF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V817 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V817 FWF shows 14 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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