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V780 FTD

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 FTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 132,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,266 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 114,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,478 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,361 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,042 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,042 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,410 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,399 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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V780 FTD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V780 FTD, 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 V780 FTD registered?

V780 FTD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V780 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V780 FTD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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