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V248 FAE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 FAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,219 miles

A/c oil leak

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,219 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

A/c oil leak

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,404 miles

front pads wearing thin

inner CV boots weeping but secure

middle and rear poor condition

n/s/f track rod end slight weep of grease boot looks ok

o/s/f seat belt damaged /frayed

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded unable too inspect due to sill cover

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres wearing thin and perished

weep from PAS pump seal

weep from steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads wearing thin

inner CV boots weeping but secure

middle and rear poor condition

n/s/f track rod end slight weep of grease boot looks ok

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded unable too inspect due to sill cover

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres wearing thin and perished

weep from PAS pump seal

weep from steering rack

Pass 2 May 2013 115,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both ball joint dustcovers weeping

both inner CV boots weeping

clutch bite high

leak from A/C system

middle and rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 107,654 miles

rear springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn uneven

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 5 May 2011 100,811 miles

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

steering rack damp

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 May 2010 93,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side mirror loose

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,227 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

cam cover oil leak

n/s/front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2006 57,491 miles

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

front tyres - next service

rear brake pads - next service

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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V248 FAE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V248 FAE, 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 V248 FAE registered?

V248 FAE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V248 FAE safe to buy?

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