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V876 FNG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 FNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R [lower] door/ N/S/R Wheel arch area & O/S/R Wheel arch area have bubbles of corrosion but not considered excessive.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,123 miles

N/S/R [lower] door/ N/S/R Wheel arch area & O/S/R Wheel arch area have bubbles of corrosion but not considered excessive.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,749 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,135 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to rear subframe and associated components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,239 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in places.

Stone chip to front windscreen.

Surface corrosion to some metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,994 miles

Areas of exhaust system heavily corroded

Front tyre tread depths 3mm/inner edges scrubbing

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

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

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking slightly

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

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 11 Feb 2008 69,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,226 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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V876 FNG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V876 FNG, 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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V876 FNG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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