2000 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · X478 BAA
2000 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 80,851 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X478 BAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 80,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X478 BAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Focus (X478 BAA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel housing (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel housing (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Power steering pump leaking power steering fluid dripping from pump area on to floor (2.1.5 (a))”.
X478 BAA Mileage History
- 27/04/202376,428 mi
- 03/05/202480,117 mi+3,689 mi
- 16/05/202480,131 mi+14 mi
- 18/03/202680,849 mi+718 mi
- 09/04/202680,851 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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