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A14 HCG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 HCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 125,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested wouldn't register on machine due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 108,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,092 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,301 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,402 miles

exhaust centre box badly corroded not blowing

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt as child seat is fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2009 70,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust centre box badly corroded not blowing

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt as child seat is fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,193 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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A14 HCG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A14 HCG, 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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A14 HCG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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