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V838 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and wearing close to balding but legal at time of inspection

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating but not affecting beam pattern or output at time of inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,762 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 116,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 111,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 105,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 100,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 98,391 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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V838 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V838 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

How do I check the history of V838 FRC?

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What year was V838 FRC registered?

V838 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V838 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 FRC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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