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H13 ABB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 ABB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 73,326 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 65,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,518 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)

body damage

sill covers

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,596 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,334 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,201 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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H13 ABB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H13 ABB, 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 H13 ABB registered?

H13 ABB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is H13 ABB safe to buy?

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