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V979 NAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 NAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 102,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,131 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 77,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,921 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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V979 NAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V979 NAR, 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 V979 NAR registered?

V979 NAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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