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V793 FGN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV793 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,223 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,868 miles

Front brake disc's slight corrosion

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear springs corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust system central joint corroded & slight leak

fuel tank bracket corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake disc's has slight corrosion on inner surface

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2019 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake disc's has slight corrosion on inner surface

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,874 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lamp aim deteriated, aim slightly effected

front brake discs slightly discoloured

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,102 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded and a small hole

both front headlamps slightly deteriated

rear coil spring slight corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,591 miles

all coils spring has corrosion

front tyre treads worn and near limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,506 miles

front and rear number plate deteriating

front brake discs corroded and marked up

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses starting to deteriate and starting to effect beam image output

rear silencer outter skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,898 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,023 miles

front registration plate discloured

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,023 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate discloured

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,800 miles

hand brake excessive travel

offside front door mirror slightly loose

Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,800 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake excessive travel

offside front door mirror slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn close to limit

front b rake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,147 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 61,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,612 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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V793 FGN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V793 FGN, 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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V793 FGN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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