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V860 ARP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 ARP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,464 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 135,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on wdges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 120,803 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

both number plates discolouring

offside & nearside front brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside front coil springs heavily corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,803 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

both number plates discolouring

offside & nearside front brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside front coil springs heavily corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,591 miles

both number plates discolouring

nearside wing repeater security

play in steering rack

play to offside & nearside front drop links

Fail 11 Feb 2009 113,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates discolouring

nearside wing repeater security

Pass 25 Jan 2008 105,772 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

EXHAUST CORRODING

O/S OUTER WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Fail 11 Jan 2008 105,476 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

EXHAUST CORRODING

O/S OUTER WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Pass 5 Jan 2007 97,551 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 97,551 miles

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

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,429 miles

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge and on 2mm

offside rear wheel rim damage

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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V860 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V860 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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V860 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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