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V220 RAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 RAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Oct 2012

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 119,036 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 119,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010
Fail 22 Sep 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,132 miles

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

o/s headlight has a slightly reduced output

Fail 1 Oct 2009 102,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf headlamp glass poor condition,starting to affect beam pattern

osf,nsf brake flexi hoses rubbing on inner wings

power steering rack slighty damp

rear exhaust starting to corroed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,294 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf headlamp glass poor condition,starting to affect beam pattern

osf,nsf brake flexi hoses rubbing on inner wings

power steering rack slighty damp

rear exhaust starting to corroed

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake high travel

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

osf headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2006 60,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake high travel

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

osf headlamp lens in poor condition

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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V220 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V220 RAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V220 RAR registered?

V220 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V220 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V220 RAR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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