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V429 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,092 mi
Last recorded67,092 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,591 miles

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

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

steering rack damp.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear silencer rusty.

steering rack damp.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,161 miles

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

Offside wiper blade splitting.

rear silencer rusty.

steering rack damp.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,161 miles

Offside wiper blade splitting.

rear silencer rusty.

steering rack damp.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,562 miles

rear silencer rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,562 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Dec 2014 50,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,071 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,510 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers window inop

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,195 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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V429 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V429 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 V429 AFE registered?

V429 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V429 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V429 AFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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