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V797 ARP

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,645 mi
Last recorded163,645 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 ARP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 156,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edge

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 136,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 129,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 109,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 96,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 85,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 55,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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V797 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V797 ARP, 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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V797 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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