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V822 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,048 miles

rear inner sills very rusty

all suspension arms rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2021 66,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension arms rusty

rear inner sills very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly low effort from foot handbrake

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

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

surface rust to inner sills

surface rust to rear subrame

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,413 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe rusty (7.2.2)

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

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

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

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe rusty (7.2.2)

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

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

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

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,297 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,757 miles

Nearside mirror cover broken

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside mirror cover broken

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,618 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,173 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 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V822 FRC registered?

V822 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V822 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V822 FRC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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