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V35 FSP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 FSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 162,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 162,424 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,015 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm on its inner band

windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

Pass 6 May 2016 80,362 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 6 May 2016 80,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack offside inner joint has freeplay

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 14 May 2015 67,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 65,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 65,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,990 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,728 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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V35 FSP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V35 FSP, 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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V35 FSP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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