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V228 RBK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 RBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,135 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 123,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,891 miles

front tyres diff size than rear

Fail 27 Nov 2009 117,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front tyres diff size than rear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,196 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhuast rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhuast rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,166 miles

As previous test.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 86,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 76,168 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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V228 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V228 RBK, 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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V228 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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