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V256 MHK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,415 miles

both lower swivel dust cover deteriorated

nearside front tyre low on inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,833 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,832 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,513 miles

front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 41,050 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,285 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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V256 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V256 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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V256 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V256 MHK safe to buy?

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