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V154 SAC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,490 mi
Last recorded165,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 SAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 165,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 165,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 160,797 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 160,789 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 154,670 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f front wing dented

Fail 23 Jul 2009 140,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 140,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 132,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 131,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 125,977 miles

damage to nearside frontwheel rim

offside front wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack under load

Fail 13 Mar 2007 125,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside front wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack under load

Pass 19 Apr 2006 113,235 miles

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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V154 SAC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V154 SAC, 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 V154 SAC registered?

V154 SAC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V154 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V154 SAC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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