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P861 RDE

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 RDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

front reg plate corroded

rear exahaust pipe corroded

surface rust on all servicable components

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

front reg plate corroded

rear exahaust pipe corroded

surface rust on all servicable components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,139 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,210 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,905 miles

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

Offside Front 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate cracked

offside foglamp inoperative

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,847 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2011 72,034 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,041 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,661 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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P861 RDE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P861 RDE, 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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P861 RDE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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