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V479 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,236 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,334 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,229 miles

Corrosion where inner sill member, outer sill member and rear wheel arch meet on both N/S/R and O/S/R

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S and O/S Inner C.V. boots insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S Headlamp beam image poor

O/S Headlamp full of water

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion where inner sill member, outer sill member and rear wheel arch meet on both N/S/R and O/S/R

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S and O/S Inner C.V. boots insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S Headlamp beam image poor

O/S Headlamp full of water

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,787 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and scored on inner surface

both front wiper blades split, not seriously effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,223 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

condensation in o/s headlight

slight leak from power steering pump and rack

Fail 18 Jan 2007 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

condensation in o/s headlight

slight leak from power steering pump and rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,149 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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V479 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V479 FPG, 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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V479 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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