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V889 FPW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 FPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,596 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,817 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,422 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to anti-corrosion treatment. Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,902 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage.

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to anti-corrosion treatment.

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,396 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to anti-corrosion coating

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,626 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to anti-corrosion treatment

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,907 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to anti-corrosion treatment

Oil leak

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

Rear brake application just within tollerances

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,266 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,253 miles

Brake pipe from front to offside rear near fuel tank showing corrosion damage/pitting,but considered borderline on test.Replacement advised

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,904 miles

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

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight blow from area of rear exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,023 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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V889 FPW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V889 FPW, 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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V889 FPW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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