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V470 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,888 mi
Last recorded68,888 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (185/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre silencer outer skin corroded (but not blowing)

rear silencer outer skin corroded (but not blowing)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

oil cooler oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

oil cooler oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Transmission oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Transmission oil cooler pipes leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear system deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust rear system deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,559 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated & corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,294 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,730 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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V470 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V470 BFC, 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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V470 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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