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V712 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,376 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 89,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,253 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 86,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 78,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,312 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,546 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe securing bracket broken off shock absorber.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front flexi brake pipe securing bracket broken off shock absorber.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 66,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 60,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,461 miles

centre/rear exhaust badly corroded

child seat fitted n/s/r, unable to check seat belt

wheel caps fitted

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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V712 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V712 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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V712 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V712 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 FPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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