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A3 XOF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,165 mi
Last recorded139,165 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,165 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 139,165 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 134,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,661 miles

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,892 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2012 109,411 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,637 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 99,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,971 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 83,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 May 2008 78,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 69,278 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 69,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A3 XOF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A3 XOF, 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 A3 XOF registered?

A3 XOF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is A3 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XOF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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