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V797 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,380 mi
Last recorded36,380 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,380 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,357 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust weak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,520 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

middle and back box exhaust outer skins loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,142 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 26,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes covered in grease n ot allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,808 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease n ot allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,502 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,255 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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V797 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V797 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 V797 FRC registered?

V797 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V797 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V797 FRC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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