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V532 SWT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,683 mi
Last recorded100,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 SWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,633 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,185 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,185 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,495 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 57,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads have been fitted with lm grease instead of copper grease

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,554 miles

front brake pads have been fitted with lm grease instead of copper grease

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,052 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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V532 SWT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V532 SWT, 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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V532 SWT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V532 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V532 SWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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