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V783 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 116,832 miles

front brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars and stepping in tread

o/s/f lower balljoint has slight play

o/s/f tyre badly cracked,split and close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre bold on edges,close to wear bars,cracked and splitting

oil on engine

rear brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

various suspention bushes worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 116,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars and stepping in tread

o/s/f lower balljoint has slight play

o/s/f tyre badly cracked,split and close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre bold on edges,close to wear bars,cracked and splitting

oil on engine

rear brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

various exhaust heat shilds loose and hitting exhaust

various suspention bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,109 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 95,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice both front lenses going yellow

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice both front lenses going yellow

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,944 miles

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

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

advice high level brake light inop

Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

advice high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,524 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 60,152 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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V783 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V783 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.

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V783 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V783 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 FRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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