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V595 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,571 mi
Last recorded147,571 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 147,571 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travell

n/s wiper blade split and worn

n/s/r tyre theathed 195/55r15

rear brake pipes have been greased

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2012 147,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travell

n/s wiper blade split and worn

n/s/r tyre theathed 195/55r15

rear brake pipes have been greased

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 147,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

195/55/R15/85V. Fronts 7mm. Rears 6mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

N/S wiper slightly split.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,211 miles

Front brake disc faces corroded.

N/S dip beam density low & only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Rear brake pipes corroding in places.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 121,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 105,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 94,991 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,210 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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V595 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V595 BFC, 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 V595 BFC registered?

V595 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V595 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V595 BFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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