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V856 BRP

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 BRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,568 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,448 miles

Brake pipes greased up, unable to inspect all

Central exaust box corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing water

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,447 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes greased up, unable to inspect all

Central exaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing water

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 81,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 77,972 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 77,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 74,901 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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V856 BRP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V856 BRP, 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 V856 BRP registered?

V856 BRP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V856 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 BRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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