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V975 MOP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,987 mi
Last recorded161,987 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 MOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 161,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

one bulb inop in high level brake light

Fail 11 Jun 2010 161,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 153,163 miles

offside wiper split

Fail 6 May 2009 153,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel on limit

offside wiper split

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 5 Jun 2008 147,370 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 147,370 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 131,777 miles

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

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

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

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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V975 MOP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V975 MOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V975 MOP registered?

V975 MOP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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