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V240 PCX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 PCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 96,345 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 96,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,475 miles

corrosion started in both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes inside securing clips?

exhaust flexy section started to deteriorate

exhaust heatshield around fuel tank insecure

front brakes slightly out of balance

headlamp patterns faint due to lamp deterioration

o/s mirror secured with tape

o/s wiper streaking slightly

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge [185/65/14h]

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight weep from around power steering pump area

Pass 19 May 2011 84,563 miles

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes inside securing clips

headlamp patterns faint due to lamp deterioration

o/s door mirror secured with tape

o/s wiper split on ends

oil on minimum level

unable to check condition of sills due to covers

Fail 13 May 2011 84,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes inside securing clips

headlamp patterns faint due to lamp deterioration

o/s door mirror secured with tape

o/s wiper split on ends

oil on minimum level

unable to check condition of sills due to covers

Pass 10 May 2010 78,753 miles

both headlamp patterns faint

o/s/r coil spring corroding

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 8 May 2010 78,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both headlamp patterns faint

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge [185/65/14h]

o/s/r coil spring corroding

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,031 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting on edge of tread not to inner cords [185/65/14t]

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,207 miles

exhaust centre+rear sections corroding

n/s door mirror secured with tape

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit+splitting on tread 185/65/14h

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,537 miles

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

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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V240 PCX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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