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R23 RDL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,783 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,740 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at clamps) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight coolant leak

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,538 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,954 miles

Both headlights have dulled lenses

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2010 99,445 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED

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

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED

Fail 23 Jan 2010 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED

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

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,291 miles

exhaust middle section and rear joint corroded [not blowing]

front to rear brake pipe beginning to corrode

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

side windows tinted

slight damp on power steering rack

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,100 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 78,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,286 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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R23 RDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R23 RDL, 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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R23 RDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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