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V41 FPX

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,333 mi
Last recorded154,333 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 FPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 154,333 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

low effort nearside handbrake

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 1 Feb 2014 147,187 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2014 147,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 141,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

horn poor

nearside and offside front headlight beam images poor close to excessive

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches by shock absorber mounts corroded

nearside number plate light dim

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear inner wheel archs undersealed

Fail 2 Feb 2013 140,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

horn poor

nearside and offside front headlight beam images poor close to excessive

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches by shock absorber mounts corroded

nearside number plate light dim

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light staying on

both fronts and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear noplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,422 miles

Airbag light remains on

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

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 120,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag light remains on

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

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 114,787 miles

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Fail 19 May 2008 114,787 miles

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

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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 108,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 108,436 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 108,424 miles

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 100,116 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V41 FPX is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V41 FPX, 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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V41 FPX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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