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V781 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,815 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 80,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,537 miles

see advisory sheet 482849259119

Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,537 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

dampness around power steering pump

stone chips in windscreen

tempory repair to both wing mirrors

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,005 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to n/s/r outer sill cover

free travel on parking brake

front brake discs pitted/lipped

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2008 60,005 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to n/s/r outer sill cover

free travel on parking brake

front brake discs pitted/lipped

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,270 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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V781 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V781 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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What year was V781 FPG registered?

V781 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V781 FPG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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