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V574 FPY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,921 mi
Last recorded120,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 FPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 95,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 95,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn on outeredge.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,584 miles

Front 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)

middle & rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,432 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,039 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 40,806 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 35,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,773 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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V574 FPY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V574 FPY, 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 V574 FPY registered?

V574 FPY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V574 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V574 FPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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