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V740 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 142,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and nsr 3 2 2 5 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Dec 2014 140,415 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 24 Dec 2013 138,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f of car

h brake travel high

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,346 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around p.a.s rack

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 127,178 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 127,178 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,446 miles

load sensing valve linkage rusty

reabrake pipe slighty rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,374 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 72,179 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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V740 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V740 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 V740 FPG registered?

V740 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V740 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 FPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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