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V741 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 156,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 148,629 miles

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

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

handbrake has excess travel

rear fog light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2014 139,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 129,067 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,180 miles

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,733 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Jan 2010 102,733 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,995 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 91,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 80,956 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,441 miles

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN.POSSIBLE FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL IS SPLIT.SLIGHT FREE PLAY FROM O/S/F STEERING RACK.N/S/F/ CALIPER LOWER SECURING BOLT IS INCORRECT TYPE.

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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V741 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V741 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V741 XFW registered?

V741 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V741 XFW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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