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V36 FGO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,207 mi
Last recorded93,207 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 FGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,207 miles

ADVISE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND SUMP PAN GASKET

ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND UPPER LADDER FRAME GASKET FOR CRANK SHAFT HOUSING

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK,TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

Fail 2 Feb 2009 93,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND SUMP PAN GASKET

ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND UPPER LADDER FRAME GASKET FOR CRANK SHAFT HOUSING

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK,TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,048 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,552 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 71,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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V36 FGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V36 FGO registered?

V36 FGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V36 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 FGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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