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V89 RCA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,723 mi
Last recorded112,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 RCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,723 miles

child seat is fitted can not check seatbelt fully

engine fan belt is slightly noisey

exhaust has sight blows rear box is slightly insecure and corroded is still supported

handbrake is getting high and is on 16%

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches lower parts are corroded in places

offside rear wheel has sight rotation noise

vehicle has corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,709 miles

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

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

child seat is fitted can not check seatbelt fully

engine fan belt is slightly noisey

exhaust has sight blows rear box is slightly insecure and corroded is still supported

handbrake is getting high and is on 16%

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches lower parts are corroded in places

offside rear wheel has sight rotation noise

vehicle has corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,386 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,735 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,200 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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V89 RCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V89 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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V89 RCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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