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V103 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 147,190 miles

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2015 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 115,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,492 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 107,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,042 miles

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 8 Jul 2009 83,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,807 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 81,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,346 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 77,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 73,929 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,201 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 69,201 miles

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

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

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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V103 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V103 BFC, 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 V103 BFC registered?

V103 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V103 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 BFC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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