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V785 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,550 mi
Last recorded119,550 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,550 miles

exhaust front

nearside front tyre

offside front tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust front

nearside front tyre

offside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 106,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,429 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 92,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

auxillary drive belt shows wear

front wipers smeary

offside front tyre perished

slight backing lift front reg plate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

note nsf brake pad worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,690 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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V785 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V785 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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What year was V785 FRC registered?

V785 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V785 FRC safe to buy?

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