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V97 PTW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 PTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,116 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,564 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 95,560 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,308 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

imbalance in rear brakes

rear exzhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 566,692 miles

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

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 PTW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V97 PTW registered?

V97 PTW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V97 PTW safe to buy?

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