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V308 TAV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 TAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,706 miles

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 29 Jul 2014 120,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 30 Jul 2013 113,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,626 miles

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

rear brake performance poor

Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake performance poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,691 miles

front numberpate poor

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V308 TAV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V308 TAV, 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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V308 TAV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is V308 TAV safe to buy?

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