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V314 SOG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 SOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 108,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 108,594 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,020 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 78,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,632 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 65,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 57,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V314 SOG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V314 SOG, 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 V314 SOG registered?

V314 SOG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V314 SOG safe to buy?

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