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V818 NWC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,289 mi
Last recorded185,289 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 NWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 185,289 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 185,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 171,932 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 171,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 158,490 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 158,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 142,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 130,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 119,028 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 119,028 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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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V818 NWC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V818 NWC, 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 V818 NWC registered?

V818 NWC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V818 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 NWC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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