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V704 RCA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 RCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 121,237 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 121,232 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 19 Apr 2010 108,497 miles

front no plate cracked / underbody rusty. rear subframe/fuel filler pipe/ nsr tyre worn uneven

Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,423 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked / underbody rusty. rear subframe/fuel filler pipe/ nsr tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,063 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake cables rusty

note clutch slipping

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,902 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 81,401 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2007 81,401 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 76,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 76,455 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 76,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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V704 RCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V704 RCA, 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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What year was V704 RCA registered?

V704 RCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V704 RCA safe to buy?

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