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V286 HRM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,167 mi
Last recorded169,167 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 HRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 169,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 146,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear imbalance 61%

Fail 10 Feb 2012 146,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear imbalance 61%

Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 135,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,572 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2010 119,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel high

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2009 112,180 miles

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

THE N/S/ DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED

THE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,180 miles

THE N/S/ DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED

THE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 18 Mar 2008 105,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,368 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 31 May 2007 98,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 84,622 miles

Fuel tank straps rusting

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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V286 HRM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V286 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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V286 HRM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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