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V97 PCA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 PCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 103,612 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 103,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 99,755 miles

Engine oil leak.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 90,471 miles

Advise both rear number plate lamps due to slight water ingress.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 84,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 79,960 miles

Centre 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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V97 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V97 PCA, 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 V97 PCA registered?

V97 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V97 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 PCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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