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V138 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear slight grabbing effect on rotation of wheel.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,828 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 1 Dec 2011 49,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight lens slightly discoloured.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight lens slightly discoloured.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,787 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front indicator lamp cracked.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,775 miles

n/s front wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

water in the n/s front indicator lamp.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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V138 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V138 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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V138 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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