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V844 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,923 mi
Last recorded27,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,923 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,289 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 27,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,603 miles

front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,842 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack all over

front brake discs starting to score on outer face

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack all over

front brake discs starting to score on outer face

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,040 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,324 miles

N/S front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,390 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,274 miles

Both rear tyres have fine cracks in outer side wall both silencers rusting

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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V844 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V844 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.

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What year was V844 FRC registered?

V844 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V844 FRC safe to buy?

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