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V234 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,851 mi
Last recorded125,851 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,091 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,415 miles

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

coolant leak

front tyres starting to ware on inner edge

light misting of oil on steering rack

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,108 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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V234 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V234 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V234 BFC registered?

V234 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V234 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V234 BFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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