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V125 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,694 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,355 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer wall

Tyre has cracking to outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,337 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 137,337 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 137,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,566 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 123,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,524 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,483 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 72,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr tyre at legal limit.Osr tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,692 miles

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

damp around power steering rack.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,481 miles

n/s lower arm ball joint boot split.

steering rack damp.

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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V125 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V125 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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V125 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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