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V398 NOF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 NOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 122,252 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,671 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,671 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,142 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r rear arm bush [front] dfeteriating

Fail 14 Jan 2009 90,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r rear arm bush [front] dfeteriating

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,625 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 9 Feb 2006 61,549 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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V398 NOF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V398 NOF, 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 V398 NOF registered?

V398 NOF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V398 NOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 NOF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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