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V822 FWH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,010 miles

Front both front tyres close to legal limit

Front front pads close to legal limit

Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,964 miles

Emissions not tested Emits dense blue smoke at high revs and idle speed. (7.3.A.1)

Corrosion in a few placed, not holed at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mounting broken.

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,208 miles

Exhaust tied up at rear making it secure.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,166 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,632 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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V822 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V822 FWH registered?

V822 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V822 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V822 FWH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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