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V5 BKF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,723 mi
Last recorded184,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 BKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 184,723 miles

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

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

nearside track controll arm inner joint/rack slight play

offside track controll arm inner joint / rack slight play

smoke test result high 2.71 1/m max limit 3.00 1/m

Pass 19 Oct 2009 168,954 miles

slight play in the n/s of stearing rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 155,893 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear offside passenger door cannot be opened from the innside or outside of vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2008 155,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

advise tracking

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 136,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 131,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 131,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

parking brake performance test result 18 % efiency minimum reqirement 16 %

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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V5 BKF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V5 BKF, 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 V5 BKF registered?

V5 BKF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V5 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 BKF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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