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V310 FPE

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,783 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,628 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 79,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake backplate slight dampness

Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,435 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake backplate slight dampness

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,626 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V310 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V310 FPE, 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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V310 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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