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V498 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front headlamp lenes are detiorating

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,652 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is detiorating

Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,652 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is detiorating

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,155 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,291 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,291 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,836 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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V498 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V498 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 V498 AFE registered?

V498 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V498 AFE safe to buy?

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