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V708 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,045 mi
Last recorded168,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 168,045 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 168,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 162,521 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 161,027 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust a bit noisy.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 161,027 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust a bit noisy.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 154,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 154,671 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,669 miles

both wiper blades split at ends but not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Mar 2012 114,669 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split at ends but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 105,563 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S rear brake binding

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 99,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,190 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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V708 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 V708 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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V708 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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