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V138 FRV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 FRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 99,379 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 99,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,212 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,272 miles

exhaust is very rusty but not blowing

nsf tyre is ON LIMITS (1856514h)

osf tyre is close to limits

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,272 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust is very rusty but not blowing

nsf tyre is ON LIMITS (1856514h)

osf tyre is close to limits

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,662 miles

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

short exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,132 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,890 miles

exhaust is VERY corroded but not blowing

slight leak at power steering pump/pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,543 miles

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,721 miles

ctr section exhaust is heavily corroded

o/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexy is starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,460 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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V138 FRV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V138 FRV, 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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V138 FRV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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