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V734 FWH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,526 mi
Last recorded134,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 130,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm which spring sits arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 128,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear coil springs

Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear coil springs

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,180 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,682 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,114 miles

headlamps clouded exhaust showing signs of corroeding

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,847 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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V734 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V734 FWH, 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 V734 FWH registered?

V734 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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