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H16 UDE

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,242 mi
Last recorded159,242 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 UDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 159,242 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Front brake discs heavilly corroded

Heavy underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Fail 1 Feb 2011 159,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Child seats fitted to rear

Front brake discs heavilly corroded

Heavy underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2009 144,575 miles

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

dampness on steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 144,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

dampness on steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 132,853 miles

Dampness on power steering rack

Nearside front mirror glass missing

Nearside rear door damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear shock absorber missing its plastic cover

Pass 4 Apr 2007 122,592 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 122,205 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front brake hose insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2006 109,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 109,587 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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H16 UDE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H16 UDE, 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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H16 UDE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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