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V257 AEE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 AEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,126 miles

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

NS and OS headlamps slightly faded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,213 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,503 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 14 Aug 2012 79,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,781 miles

rear n plate slightly discoloured

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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V257 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V257 AEE, 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 V257 AEE registered?

V257 AEE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V257 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 AEE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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