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V709 EFG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,693 mi
Last recorded123,693 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 EFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,693 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pipes greased

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 117,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 108,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 2 Jan 2009 108,783 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Jan 2008 100,907 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 90,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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V709 EFG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V709 EFG, 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 V709 EFG registered?

V709 EFG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V709 EFG safe to buy?

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