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TIL 5499

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,447 mi
Last recorded80,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 5499
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,447 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 43,994 miles

both front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.....

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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TIL 5499 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIL 5499, 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 TIL 5499 registered?

TIL 5499 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is TIL 5499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 5499 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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