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V997 FNG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 FNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 190,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 190,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls due to age

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 174,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 155,450 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 155,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 153,570 miles

No plates deteriorating

both headlamps deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2011 153,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

No plates deteriorating

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2010 143,510 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 136,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 136,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 128,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 119,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 102,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 102,293 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 87,383 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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V997 FNG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V997 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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V997 FNG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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