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V284 RAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,282 mi
Last recorded156,282 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 RAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 156,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror back missing

nsf bumper and inner arch insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 156,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror back missing

nsf bumper and inner arch insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 153,529 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside inner cv leaking greese

Fail 14 Feb 2011 153,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside inner cv leaking greese

Pass 13 Feb 2010 148,424 miles

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

o/s/r door does not open

Fail 13 Feb 2010 148,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 2 Feb 2009 142,392 miles

pads not checked

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 2 Feb 2009 142,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pads not checked

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Feb 2008 130,248 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 130,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 8 Feb 2007 114,033 miles

1,n/s door mirror housing cover missing †2,oil leak on engine †3,some metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion †4,o/s reg plate light dim †5,rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Feb 2007 114,033 miles

1,n/s door mirror housing cover missing †2,oil leak on engine †3,some metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion †4,o/s reg plate light dim †5,rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,816 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Oil leak on engine †3.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above fuel tank) †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 17 Feb 2006 98,816 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Oil leak on engine †3.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above fuel tank) †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

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

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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V284 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V284 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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V284 RAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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