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V996 ERD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,894 mi
Last recorded127,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 ERD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,894 miles

Diesel leak off pipes deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,937 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,937 miles

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

Air bag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2010 116,169 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 116,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 91,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,924 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V996 ERD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V996 ERD, 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 V996 ERD registered?

V996 ERD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V996 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 ERD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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