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V858 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,353 mi
Last recorded122,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing very slight rumble when wheel spun.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 116,124 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,124 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,522 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

radius arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 27 May 2011 98,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 91,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside door mirror is damaged

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 23 May 2009 88,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 85,617 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,869 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,955 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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V858 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V858 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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V858 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V858 FPG shows 15 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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