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V720 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 131,941 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 131,940 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 130,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 124,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,444 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 111,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,436 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 May 2006 92,564 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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V720 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V720 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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V720 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V720 FPG safe to buy?

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