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V534 XFC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,396 mi
Last recorded155,396 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil light flickering on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 153,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil light flickering on

Fail 14 Feb 2013 153,283 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil light flickering

Pass 24 Feb 2012 142,376 miles

Oil pressure light comes on.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in o/s and n/s inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Feb 2012 142,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil pressure light comes on.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in o/s and n/s inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 132,186 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 118,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,928 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2009 100,928 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,401 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside door mirror is taped on

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,044 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads approx 60% worn

Pass 7 Jan 2006 73,741 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 73,741 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V534 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V534 XFC, 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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V534 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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