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V965 FEL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,242 mi
Last recorded43,242 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,754 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,730 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 39,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,334 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

front pads & discs worn/low !

Fail 8 Jan 2013 28,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

front pads & discs worn/low !

Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,471 miles

centre & tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 27,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear number plate marked

centre & tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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V965 FEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V965 FEL, 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 V965 FEL registered?

V965 FEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V965 FEL safe to buy?

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