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V244 PCX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 PCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 59,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2011 58,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,717 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm close to drive shaft.

rear and centre exhaust boxes rusty.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 52,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

damage repairs to n/s/f

exhaust system rusty.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

damage repairs to n/s/f

exhaust system rusty.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 51,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,917 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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V244 PCX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V244 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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V244 PCX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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