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V420 RAC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 RAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,174 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,743 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 93,722 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,627 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,236 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,387 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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V420 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V420 RAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V420 RAC registered?

V420 RAC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V420 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 RAC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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