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V749 PEV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,295 mi
Last recorded107,295 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 PEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 106,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 106,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 102,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 99,140 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 99,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,949 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,430 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,467 miles

all wheel trims broken

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,785 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,785 miles

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

both no plate lamps dim

front wipers spilt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,596 miles

both headlamp lenses dulled reducing light output

Fail 19 Jan 2007 51,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,614 miles

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

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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V749 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V749 PEV, 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 V749 PEV registered?

V749 PEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V749 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V749 PEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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