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V835 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,548 mi
Last recorded95,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,548 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r coil spring corroded

oil on engine

power steering pump damp

Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,548 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn

n/s/r coil spring corroded

oil on engine

power steering pump damp

Pass 10 May 2013 92,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,495 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,606 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)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,287 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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V835 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V835 FRC, 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 V835 FRC registered?

V835 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V835 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V835 FRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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