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V917 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,472 miles

Off side front tyre cracking and perishing on side walls.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear suspention showing surface rust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when spun, but not rough

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,463 miles

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm.

O/S/R tyre 2mm.

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 25 Jun 2005 39,532 miles

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

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

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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V917 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V917 SOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V917 SOT registered?

V917 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V917 SOT safe to buy?

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