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V450 RBK

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 RBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 132,022 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,914 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2014 109,876 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 103,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,192 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 100,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear coil springs rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,893 miles

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

HEADLIGHTS STARTING TO FADE.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK AROUND PUMP AREA<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Fail 5 Jan 2011 94,893 miles

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

HEADLIGHTS STARTING TO FADE.

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

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK AROUND PUMP AREA<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,723 miles

CORROSION STARTING INNER SILLS N/S/R AND O/S/R SILL ENDS.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND APPROACHING LIMIT.

N/S/R TYRE;UNEVEN WEAR AND ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Fail 14 Dec 2009 87,723 miles

CORROSION STARTING INNER SILLS N/S/R AND O/S/R SILL ENDS.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND APPROACHING LIMIT.

N/S/R TYRE;UNEVEN WEAR AND ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,743 miles

CORROSION STARTING INNER SILLS AND REAR SILENCER.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,AND APPROACHING LIMIT.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,743 miles

CORROSION STARTING INNER SILLS AND REAR SILENCER.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,AND APPROACHING LIMIT.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 79,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,885 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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V450 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V450 RBK, 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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V450 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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