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V376 FRJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 109,492 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,381 miles

drivers window does not go up or down

Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers window does not go up or down

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,512 miles

185/65/14H

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play lower steering column

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

185/65/14H

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play lower steering column

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,220 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror head cover loose

Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,097 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s inner c v boot starting to leak

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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V376 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V376 FRJ, 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 V376 FRJ registered?

V376 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V376 FRJ safe to buy?

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