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V295 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Objects removed from drivers view

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,525 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2014 100,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,891 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,788 miles

Both door mirrors cracked

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Coolant level low

General bodywork damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both door mirrors cracked

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Coolant level low

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

General bodywork damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,579 miles

Coolant below min

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear body work damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2010 71,579 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Coolant below min

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear body work damaged

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 60,911 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,857 miles

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

Fan belt starting to perish

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Steering rack slightly damp

Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

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

Fan belt starting to perish

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front pads approx half worn

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Steering rack slightly damp

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,404 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish will small splits

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front bumper damaged

Offside rear wing damaged and Nearside front wing damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,404 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish will small splits

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

Offside front bumper damaged

Offside rear wing damaged and Nearside front wing damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V295 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V295 HDL, 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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V295 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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