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V131 PCA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 PCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,663 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 130,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,112 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 124,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe collapsed

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

engine breather pipe collapsed

o/s wiper blade split

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 117,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Both headlight light out put reduced.

Both rear coil springs coroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/R Metal brake pipes coroded.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Rear sub-frame coroded.

Pass 30 May 2013 112,383 miles

Coolant leak

NSF inner cv boot slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 112,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant leak

NSF inner cv boot slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 107,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 99,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2010 88,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2009 78,859 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,149 miles

center and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and slightly blowing

near side door mirror secured by temporary repair

slight engine oil leak

off side front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 60,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 48,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 48,791 miles

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

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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V131 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V131 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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V131 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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