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V390 HMR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,089 mi
Last recorded212,089 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 HMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 212,089 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes (not leaking)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F outer sill excessively corroded (not within prescibed area)

Oil leak

Plastic sill gaurds fitted to outer sills

Surface corrosion to both front brake pipes

Surface corrosion to fuel tank strap

Surface corrosion to rear coil springs (both)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 201,764 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 20 Mar 2014 201,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2013 191,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 191,145 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 186,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 186,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 184,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 170,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 158,452 miles

fuel pipes heavly corroded

headlight patterns accetable at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2009 158,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes heavly corroded

headlight patterns accetable at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2008 150,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 141,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 123,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 123,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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V390 HMR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V390 HMR, 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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V390 HMR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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