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V702 FWB

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,404 mi
Last recorded146,404 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack end plays

Fail 3 Feb 2016 146,404 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack end plays

Pass 5 Feb 2015 138,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 138,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wheel and suspension components damp with oil

Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,102 miles

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wheel and suspension components damp with oil

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,654 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 123,654 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,010 miles

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

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

veicle has had front end body repair

Fail 28 Sep 2011 113,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

veicle has had front end body repair

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,125 miles

off/side head/lamp beam image siightly impaired

Fail 6 Oct 2010 102,789 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

off/side head/lamp beam image siightly impaired

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,363 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 91,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 75,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V702 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V702 FWB, 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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V702 FWB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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