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V288 HDW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 HDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,272 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge and perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 127,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge and perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 120,657 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 10 Jul 2009 120,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 113,124 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating - replacement recommended

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2008 113,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating - replacement recommended

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,909 miles

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

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

Rear number deteriorating slightly - replacement recommended

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 90,929 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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V288 HDW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V288 HDW, 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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V288 HDW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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