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V163 RAC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,712 mi
Last recorded163,712 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 RAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 163,712 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

Speedo illumination is not working.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 163,693 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion starting in various places.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

Speedo illumination is not working.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 159,447 miles

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Oil on gearbox.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Some grease leaking past clip on o/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 159,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Oil on gearbox.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Some grease leaking past clip on o/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 156,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 156,430 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 153,439 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 153,425 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,187 miles

both rear and n/s/f wheel rims dented

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes parished and peeling

both rear tyre on boarderline and steping 195/55/15vr

brake fluid level low

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 195/55/15vr

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

stone chip front screen

Fail 27 Jun 2008 145,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f wheel rims dented

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes parished and peeling

both rear tyre on boarderline and steping 195/55/15vr

brake fluid level low

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 195/55/15vr

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

stone chip front screen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 128,755 miles

N/S/REAR HAND BRAKE LOW ON PERFORMANCE NEEDS ATTENSHION

STONE CHIP IN CENTER SCREEN

Fail 28 Jun 2007 128,755 miles

N/S/REAR HAND BRAKE LOW ON PERFORMANCE NEEDS ATTENSHION

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STONE CHIP IN CENTER SCREEN

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 122,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 122,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V163 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V163 RAC, 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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V163 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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