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R8 HVL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,662 mi
Last recorded146,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 146,662 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,660 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,332 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 135,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 128,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 121,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,880 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 103,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front foglight cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2006 88,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front foglight cracked

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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R8 HVL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R8 HVL, 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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R8 HVL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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