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V261 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,144 mi
Last recorded149,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2014 149,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front subframe starting to corrode

rear discs rusty

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2014 149,144 miles

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

front subframe starting to corrode

rear discs rusty

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 128,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 128,743 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 125,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,402 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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V261 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V261 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 V261 BFC registered?

V261 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V261 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 BFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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