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V865 FPG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,678 mi
Last recorded132,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,003 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system getting weak

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 124,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system getting weak

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,159 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,093 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,413 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 76,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 71,213 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 64,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2006 57,877 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V865 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V865 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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What year was V865 FPG registered?

V865 FPG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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