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V878 YVV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,841 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,878 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 124,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,754 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s headlight image dull

serious oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2013 117,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

serious oil leaks

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s headlight image dull

Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,599 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease

oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,312 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

underside oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2010 108,773 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 108,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 100,754 miles

rear number plate contaminated by water.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 100,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate contaminated by water.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,033 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 95,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 92,768 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 YVV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V878 YVV, 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 V878 YVV registered?

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

Is V878 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 YVV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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