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V495 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,283 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,321 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre just pass test

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre just passed test

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,663 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres uneven wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lip front discs

o/s/f link dust cover split

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres uneven wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lip front discs

o/s/f link dust cover split

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,775 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,616 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear silencers corroding

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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V495 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V495 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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V495 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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