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V814 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2012 23,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,329 miles

front brake pads and discs worn and in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2010 12,329 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2009 1,702 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,430 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,287 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 74,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V814 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V814 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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V814 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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