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V57 MAE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 MAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,033 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 89,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,498 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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V57 MAE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V57 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V57 MAE registered?

V57 MAE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V57 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 MAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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