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V388 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,524 mi
Last recorded45,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

front discs worn

windscreen has minor scratches in drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

front brake discs worn

windscreen has minor scratches in drivers view

Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

front brake discs worn

windscreen has minor scratches in drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,482 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 42,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,930 miles

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

offside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,555 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre has age cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre has age cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,749 miles

age cracks in offside rear tyre not showing cords

Fail 19 Jan 2012 36,749 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracks in offside rear tyre not showing cords

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,175 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,297 miles

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 23 Jan 2009 31,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,761 miles

front brake pads worn 80 O/O

Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 27,835 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not exposing plys

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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V388 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V388 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 V388 AFE registered?

V388 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V388 AFE safe to buy?

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