MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front and rear brake discs pitted and scored
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front and rear brake discs pitted and scored
Exhaust corroded
O/S/F brake disc slightly pitted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Underbody corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/F brake disc slightly pitted
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Underbody corrosion
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V897 FBU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 V897 FBU, 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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V897 FBU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.
Is V897 FBU safe to buy?
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