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V223 RAC

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 RAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,756 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 82,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,310 miles

Back box deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Back box deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,689 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 72,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,213 miles

front no plate startting to de laminate

Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,673 miles

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

exhaust boxes (outer casings starting to corrode)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,857 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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V223 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V223 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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V223 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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