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V781 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,376 mi
Last recorded67,376 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 67,376 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 67,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,727 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 63,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,089 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Thermostat housing leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,085 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,015 miles

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,123 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,996 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,793 miles

service corrosion on rear of inner sills

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,790 miles

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,494 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,497 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,089 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 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V781 FRC registered?

V781 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V781 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 FRC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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