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V417 UAT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,680 mi
Last recorded152,680 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 UAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 152,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres starting on perish

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not checked, car loaded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 151,967 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 151,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front headlamps have product on lens

nsf + osf brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 138,992 miles

Exhaust system has slight leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 138,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system has slight leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012

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

Pass 16 May 2011 125,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 117,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 112,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,053 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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V417 UAT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V417 UAT, 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 V417 UAT registered?

V417 UAT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V417 UAT safe to buy?

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