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V324 FPE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,503 miles

PAS fluid level is low

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded as marked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,022 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter damp/leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,690 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f c.v. boots slightly leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2013 74,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s/f and o/s/f c.v. boots slightly leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,950 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,885 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/ inner c v boot is split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,313 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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V324 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V324 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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V324 FPE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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