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H54 BDV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,100 mi
Last recorded143,100 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 BDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 143,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 143,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 142,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake readings low

Pass 23 May 2024 142,747 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2024 142,741 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S O/S WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 142,175 miles

N/S O/S SILLS CORRODED AT WHEEL ARCH

Fail 19 May 2023 142,169 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S O/S SILLS CORRODED AT WHEEL ARCH

Pass 12 May 2022 141,587 miles

N/S O/S SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 141,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2020 140,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 139,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 139,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 137,549 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 134,799 miles

LOW READING ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 13 May 2015 131,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 129,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 123,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,694 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 116,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 113,755 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 113,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 104,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 94,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 70,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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H54 BDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 H54 BDV, 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 H54 BDV registered?

H54 BDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is H54 BDV safe to buy?

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