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AHZ 2975

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,602 mi
Last recorded173,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2975
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corossion to off side rear and near side rear inner sills/wheel arches

Fail 26 Jun 2013 173,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre at wear indicator

Pass 7 Jun 2012 157,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small blow exhaust back box

Fail 29 May 2012 157,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small blow exhaust back box

Pass 13 Aug 2011 142,047 miles

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

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)

TYRES LISTED = URGENT

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Aug 2010 122,975 miles

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Fail 13 Aug 2010 122,633 miles

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

o/s front brake sensor wire holding bracket hanging loose

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear axle

Pass 25 Aug 2007 71,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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AHZ 2975 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AHZ 2975, 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 AHZ 2975 registered?

AHZ 2975 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is AHZ 2975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 2975 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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