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V229 RKN

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,839 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

Fail 26 Jun 2017 103,839 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,260 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

advise plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,260 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

advise plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,607 miles

advise steering rack is oiley

advise n/s front wheel arch is corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

advise n/s front wheel arch is corroded

advise steering rack is oiley

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,583 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s wind screen has scratch in zone A

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise o/s wind screen has scratch in zone A

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,910 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,910 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,052 miles

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

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

advise engine breather pipe split

Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,731 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 58,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,985 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise reiability of windscreen washer switch

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,985 miles

advise reiability of windscreen washer switch

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,492 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 43,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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V229 RKN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V229 RKN, 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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V229 RKN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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