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V326 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,421 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 48,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,603 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty but not holed

Offside Rear Outer arch rusty but not holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

different size tyres on rear to front but the same across axle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,209 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Fail 10 Jan 2019 44,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

evidence of a coolant leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,665 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 41,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,016 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,596 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 31,596 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,497 miles

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

small split appearing in o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,263 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 19,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V326 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V326 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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What year was V326 HDL registered?

V326 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V326 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 HDL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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