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P8 HXM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 HXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat joints heavily pasted . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 134,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat joints heavily pasted . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,526 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,399 miles

excessively lowered suspension

Fail 20 Oct 2020 118,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessively lowered suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,725 miles

spare number plate in boot of car

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, has perished outer sidewall. no cords or ply exposed

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, has perished outer sidewall. no cords or ply exposed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,832 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,440 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,681 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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P8 HXM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 HXM, 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 P8 HXM registered?

P8 HXM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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