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V282 MHK

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,116 mi
Last recorded141,116 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 141,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 123,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 123,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,565 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 91,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 85,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,122 miles

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

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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V282 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V282 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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What year was V282 MHK registered?

V282 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V282 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V282 MHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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