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V281 HTY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

192,416 mi
Last recorded192,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 HTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 192,416 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 186,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 179,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 178,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 176,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 174,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 172,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 168,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 164,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 161,100 miles

Front number plate backing fadeing.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 151,961 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 151,961 miles

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

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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V281 HTY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V281 HTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V281 HTY registered?

V281 HTY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V281 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 HTY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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