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V696 XFC

2000 Ford Focus

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,116 mi
Last recorded143,116 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 143,116 miles

poor patterns on h/lamps

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake discs worn

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s suspension parts contaminated wih oil

Fail 25 Mar 2009 142,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake discs worn

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s suspension parts contaminated wih oil

poor patterns on h/lamps

Pass 1 Apr 2008 134,658 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Mar 2008 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,327 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN†CILL COVERS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION.†ENGINE OIL LEAK

SOME WEAR TO FRONT BREAK DISCS†SOME WEAR AND FREEPLAY TO ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 116,647 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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V696 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V696 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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What year was V696 XFC registered?

V696 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V696 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 XFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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