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V499 AFE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,439 miles

strong advise corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

strong advise wear to both front tyres on edges

wear to front brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,438 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

strong advise corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

strong advise wear to both front tyres on edges

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,230 miles

near side rear tyre side wall starting to break up

Fail 4 Feb 2010 54,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre side wall starting to break up

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,384 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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V499 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 V499 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 V499 AFE registered?

V499 AFE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V499 AFE safe to buy?

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