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V768 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,622 miles

chip in screen

o/s front tyre wearing on edge and nail in it

o/s rear brake weaker than other

Fail 27 Oct 2014 137,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

o/s front tyre wearing on edge and nail in it

o/s rear brake weaker than other

Pass 1 Nov 2013 130,828 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arms , front bushes perrishing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,548 miles

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

airbag light on at time of test

all tyres worn very low on inner edges gettin close to canvas

creaking noise from steering rack when rocked side to side

nearside front fog lamp not working

reverse light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2012 121,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on at time of test

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

all tyres worn very low on inner edges gettin close to canvas

creaking noise from steering rack when rocked side to side

nearside front fog lamp not working

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2011 105,509 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 101,052 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 101,052 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front disc worn to wear indicators

Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,220 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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V768 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V768 FPG, 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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V768 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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