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V157 HGC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,698 mi
Last recorded138,698 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 HGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 138,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 138,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch bitting very high (worn)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,492 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,768 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 107,303 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,029 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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V157 HGC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V157 HGC, 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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What year was V157 HGC registered?

V157 HGC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V157 HGC safe to buy?

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