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V822 FCG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,145 mi
Last recorded211,145 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 FCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 211,145 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 211,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 206,078 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 206,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 199,769 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 199,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in ner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 187,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 176,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 176,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 165,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 161,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

headlamp beam patterns faded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 147,379 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f anti roll link rubber split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,379 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll link rubber split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,100 miles

both rear tyres worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 135,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 116,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 107,664 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

power steering drive belt deteriorated

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic panels

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,664 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

power steering drive belt deteriorated

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic panels

Fail 4 Jul 2009 107,581 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2008 103,185 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,185 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 72,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,198 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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V822 FCG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V822 FCG, 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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V822 FCG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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