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FN03 FMV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,718 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust flexi section damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust flexi section damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,031 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,031 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,718 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 112,718 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,786 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 2 May 2014 95,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,911 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,104 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2011 71,104 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,645 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Pass 3 Jan 2009 40,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,777 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 25,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,982 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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FN03 FMV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN03 FMV, 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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FN03 FMV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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