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V351 MHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

o/s/f inner c.v gaiter leaking

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 78,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,113 miles

Slight blow in rear exhaust

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight blow in rear exhaust

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,638 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,765 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,211 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,309 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,309 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear 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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V351 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V351 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 V351 MHK registered?

V351 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V351 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 MHK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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