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V428 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,179 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 46,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,876 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 40,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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V428 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V428 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 V428 XFW registered?

V428 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V428 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V428 XFW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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