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V130 PCA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 PCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,336 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/s front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

N/s front fog lamp damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,844 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2014 130,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,525 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,330 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,756 miles

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

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

front brake discs very corroded on inner face

ns/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2010 110,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs very corroded on inner face

ns/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2009 93,215 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 76,954 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 76,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,940 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 58,940 miles

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

Brake discs worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,442 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 33,488 miles

Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel

Rear Centre Seat Belt Noisy Mechanism

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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V130 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V130 PCA, 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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V130 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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