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V354 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,912 mi
Last recorded183,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 183,912 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 183,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 183,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 181,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 180,743 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust part deteried

Pass 9 Dec 2010 178,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 178,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 162,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 162,017 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 145,119 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2007 125,616 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2006 109,198 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust box rusty and poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2005 91,233 miles

front no plate starting to distort

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear no plate in poor condition letters distorting

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 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V354 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

V354 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V354 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V354 XFW shows 14 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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