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V237 HRM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,597 mi
Last recorded172,597 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 HRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 172,597 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 172,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 170,112 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arms bushes have movement

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front and rear exhaust blowing

front exhaust heat shield insicure

fuel tank strap corroded

movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2012 160,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both headlight lenses slightly opaque

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f driving lamp lens broken o/s/f lower driving lamp n/w

Fail 21 Dec 2012 160,213 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both headlight lenses slightly opaque

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f driving lamp lens broken o/s/f lower driving lamp n/w

Pass 22 Dec 2011 150,589 miles

front pads 60% worn

handbrake has slight reserve travel

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre close to limit and perrished on outer side4 wall

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,370 miles

headlamps poor output and poor beam image..just met limits this year,,

Pass 3 Dec 2009 131,212 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 131,212 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 119,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 107,799 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc wear noted..

front exhaust pipe has aminor leak/rusted...

Fail 11 Dec 2006 96,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,684 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 HRM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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