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V223 MHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,709 mi
Last recorded138,709 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 138,709 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 132,837 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,508 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aircon compressor faulty

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,177 miles

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

MULTIPLE STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 30 Mar 2006 75,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

MULTIPLE STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

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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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V223 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V223 MHK, 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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V223 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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