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V909 FGP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,471 mi
Last recorded230,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 FGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 230,471 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 230,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,392 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 225,392 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 224,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2016 224,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 219,735 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 219,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 207,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 199,295 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 199,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 182,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 182,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 175,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 175,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 156,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 148,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 138,851 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 126,361 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 126,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres have flat spots when rotating wheel RECOMEND REPLACING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit in one place on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 109,155 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 109,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen damage

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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V909 FGP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V909 FGP, 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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V909 FGP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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