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V280 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,441 mi
Last recorded176,441 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 176,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 165,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2009 165,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 155,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 155,104 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 152,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2006 151,946 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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V280 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V280 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 V280 BFC registered?

V280 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V280 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 BFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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