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V539 UVY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 UVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,642 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 15,149 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion all over vehicle, suspension, steering, exhaust, body

Pass 12 Dec 2013 141,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 137,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 137,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,935 miles

Exhaust heat shield detached!!

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,180 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,276 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 79,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,519 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 66,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,858 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

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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V539 UVY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V539 UVY, 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 V539 UVY registered?

V539 UVY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V539 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 UVY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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