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V762 FWH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,291 mi
Last recorded132,291 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around n/s/r bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

o/s headlamp upper bracket broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,023 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect rear seatbelts fully

Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect rear seatbelts fully

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,873 miles

Both sides rear inner sils corroded

Subframe corroded

Windscreen sun shade within swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,250 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 81,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,041 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,077 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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V762 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V762 FWH, 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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V762 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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