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V683 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,520 mi
Last recorded97,520 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak automatic gearbox pipes to radiator ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak automatic gearbox pipes to radiator ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,065 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 74,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,229 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,229 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,021 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,170 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,251 miles

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

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

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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V683 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V683 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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V683 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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