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V237 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 148,834 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Brake fluid low

Oil leak

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/F link pin

Fail 5 May 2018 148,834 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Brake fluid low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/F link pin

Pass 26 May 2017 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2017 142,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 134,779 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Fail 23 May 2016 134,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2015 127,833 miles

Exhaust centre mount deterated

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight roughtness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 May 2015 127,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust centre mount deterated

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight roughtness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2014 120,899 miles

slight exhaust leak.

Fail 28 May 2014 120,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 15 May 2013 113,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 113,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 105,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 105,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 97,644 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear wiper deteriated

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 89,212 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,164 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,030 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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V237 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V237 HDL, 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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V237 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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