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V354 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,128 mi
Last recorded75,128 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,128 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear.. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,697 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,076 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 68,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,164 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,133 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,571 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,320 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,320 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,333 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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V354 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V354 AFE, 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 V354 AFE registered?

V354 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V354 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V354 AFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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