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V144 HOD

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,520 mi
Last recorded147,520 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 HOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,520 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2015 147,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2014 140,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside reat tyre deterioated

offside and nearside front tyre valves split

Fail 15 Aug 2014 140,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside reat tyre deterioated

offside and nearside front tyre valves split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

front indercator lens black

n/s/r wheelbearing rough

o/s/r wheelbearing rough

Pass 27 Sep 2012 129,715 miles

coil springs corroded

front brakes discs corroded and lipped

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 129,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Outer Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS LENS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

TESTED WET

Pass 12 Nov 2011 127,854 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded & blowing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 119,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 115,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 110,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 106,236 miles

advise slight chip in screen

Pass 21 Jun 2007 105,232 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise/off side rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,791 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 81,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted.

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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V144 HOD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V144 HOD, 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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V144 HOD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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