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V788 FTD

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 FTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 74,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,172 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,475 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,988 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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V788 FTD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 FTD registered?

V788 FTD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V788 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 FTD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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