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V224 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 121,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

driver door mirror casing broken, mirror still secure.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,316 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 116,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,475 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,384 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,362 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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V224 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V224 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 V224 BFC registered?

V224 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V224 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V224 BFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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