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V386 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,576 mi
Last recorded45,576 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 43,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,678 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,896 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 30,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,893 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,333 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,906 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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V386 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V386 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.

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What year was V386 AFE registered?

V386 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V386 AFE safe to buy?

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