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V147 FGO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 FGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,694 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 86,692 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 86,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill section corroded within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Front Coil spring corroded Slightly BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Os inner cv boot is contaminated with oil

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame is corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ns front fog lamp is not working

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame is corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ns front fog lamp is not working

Os rear foot brake performance is low

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 80,480 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,841 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside driveshaft outer cv boot inner clip slightly loose - still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,345 miles

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 13 Dec 2016 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter drive-shaft securing clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt!

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,178 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,502 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,440 miles

front and rear number plates starting to distort

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,197 miles

both number plates starting to distort

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,513 miles

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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V147 FGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V147 FGO, 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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V147 FGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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