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V743 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,857 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,856 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,210 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,730 miles

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

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

offside driveshaft coupling bearing noisy

Fail 31 Dec 2010 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside driveshaft coupling bearing noisy

Fail 30 Dec 2009 73,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 67,522 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,660 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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V743 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V743 MGO, 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 V743 MGO registered?

V743 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V743 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V743 MGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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