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V796 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,669 miles

Both rear inner sill panels corroded at rear

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,196 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,196 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp lenses faded

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,255 miles

Corrosion present in both rear inner wheel arch areas. Obscured by felt covering

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,179 miles

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

Corrosion present in both rear inner wheel arch areas. Obscured by felt covering

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,879 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,979 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,845 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,466 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,378 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 47,378 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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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V796 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V796 FPG, 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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V796 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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