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V878 FSB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 FSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at sub frame both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 69,261 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,369 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,464 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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V878 FSB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V878 FSB, 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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V878 FSB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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