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V837 FTP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 FTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 74,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 74,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,923 miles

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

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,210 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

O/S/R tyre showing age related cracks in tread + some small cuts in tread but no cords showing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,172 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

O/S/R tyre perishing + small cut in tread but no cords showing

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,576 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

O/S/R tyre showing age related cracks in tread

Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,576 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R tyre showing age related cracks in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,246 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,997 miles

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

One high level b/light bulb n/w

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,725 miles

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

both rear wheel trims damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S/R+N/S/R tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,938 miles

Power steering cap insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,595 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

power steering pump damp

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade split

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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V837 FTP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V837 FTP, 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 V837 FTP registered?

V837 FTP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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