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FCZ 1761

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,770 mi
Last recorded166,770 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 1761
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 166,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 166,769 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 158,171 miles

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

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

engine oil leak

rear silencer mounting splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2015 158,171 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

engine oil leak

rear silencer mounting splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 148,437 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2014 148,437 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,466 miles

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

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

slight scoring to both front brake discs

slight wear to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 74,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,278 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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FCZ 1761 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCZ 1761, 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 FCZ 1761 registered?

FCZ 1761 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FCZ 1761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 1761 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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