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V262 RAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,243 mi
Last recorded167,243 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 RAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 167,243 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 166,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 159,624 miles

195/60/15 Tyres fitted to rear. 185/65/15 tyres fitted to front.

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 159,624 miles

195/60/15 Tyres fitted to rear. 185/65/15 tyres fitted to front.

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 155,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 155,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 151,902 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 151,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 149,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 149,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 146,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 142,766 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 137,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 137,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 132,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 128,199 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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V262 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V262 RAR, 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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V262 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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