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V74 FPV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 FPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,490 miles

both headlight inmages poor

both rear wheels are buckled

offside front tyre worn on inner edge possible wheel align is out

Fail 3 Feb 2010 154,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlight inmages poor

both rear wheels are buckled

offside front tyre worn on inner edge possible wheel align is out

rear offside brake has possible caliper or hose problem due to brake wear one side

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes are getting rusty

front brake pads are worn low

knocking can be felt throught steering wheel when steering is shook from side to side, suspect steering rack at fault.

nsf,osf and osr alloy wheels all have flat spots on the inside

rear brake pads are worn low and didscs are rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2009 139,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes are getting rusty

front brake pads are worn low

knocking can be felt throught steering wheel when steering is shook from side to side, suspect steering rack at fault.

nsf,osf and osr alloy wheels all have flat spots on the inside

rear brake pads are worn low and didscs are rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 121,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 101,727 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear and centre sections are rusty

front number plate is in poor condition

nsr brake is binding

osr and nsf wheels have flat spotts

windscreen has a 10mm stone chip in zone(A)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,862 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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V74 FPV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V74 FPV, 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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V74 FPV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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