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V869 FRC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2019 67,606 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,671 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,941 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 5,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 195 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 195 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,803 miles

advise -rear section on exhaust quite badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,827 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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V869 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V869 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.

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V869 FRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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