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V870 FEL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 FEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,906 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,867 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,967 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 65,552 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,747 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 55,792 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,792 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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V870 FEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V870 FEL, 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 V870 FEL registered?

V870 FEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V870 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 FEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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