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V991 PCA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 PCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from seals only (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,641 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both nearside and offside hold (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from seals only (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,771 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,115 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,235 miles

exhaust system poor/corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,235 miles

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

exhaust system poor/corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,113 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,242 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall has slight bulge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre outer wall has slight bulge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs pitted close to excess

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,744 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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V991 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V991 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 V991 PCA registered?

V991 PCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V991 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V991 PCA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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