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V717 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,018 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 143,018 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,775 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 134,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,026 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 123,747 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,866 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

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

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 106,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 96,743 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 83,296 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 83,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,845 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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V717 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V717 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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What year was V717 FPG registered?

V717 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V717 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 FPG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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