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V479 RBK

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

235,043 mi
Last recorded235,043 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 RBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 235,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 233,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 233,036 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 230,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 230,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 227,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 225,792 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 220,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 220,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked link pin (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 210,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 194,006 miles

chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

number plates deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2013 194,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

number plates deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear brake pads low and discs worn

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 178,899 miles

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

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

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

chips in front windscreen

o/s/r shocker damp

oil leak ?

Fail 23 Jul 2012 178,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

o/s/r shocker damp

oil leak ?

Pass 13 Jul 2011 162,331 miles

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

air con pump leaking oil

chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

Fail 13 Jul 2011 162,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

air con pump leaking oil

chips in front windscreen

coolant level low

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,707 miles

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

Oil leak

air con pump oil leak

both rear and o/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2009 129,742 miles

Oil leak

a/c pump leaking oil

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,869 miles

Oil leak

air con pump leaking oil

Fail 25 Jul 2008 116,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

air con pump leaking oil

rear brake pads low and discs corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,527 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak

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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V479 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V479 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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V479 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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