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V240 OKP

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,711 mi
Last recorded100,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 OKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and nearside rear worn low on inner edge

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Aug 2010 100,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven and nearside rear worn low on inner edge

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,713 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,702 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,571 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,222 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test.

Front number plate deforming.

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

Slight play in steering wheel.

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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V240 OKP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V240 OKP, 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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V240 OKP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V240 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V240 OKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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