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V976 ARP

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,939 mi
Last recorded109,939 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 ARP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2012 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 10 Aug 2012 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 101,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,199 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 98,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,295 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 80,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,679 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,023 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are cut

front screen is cracked outside swept area

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

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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V976 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc 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 V976 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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What year was V976 ARP registered?

V976 ARP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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