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V426 HMR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,388 mi
Last recorded165,388 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 HMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 165,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 165,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 159,696 miles

both headlams pattern slightly poor

Pass 19 Sep 2011 151,172 miles

both front headlamp pattern poor

Pass 1 Jul 2010 142,300 miles

both headlamp images poor

front tyres worn to limit

offside door mirror

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded badly

Fail 29 Jun 2010 142,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both headlamp images poor

front tyres worn to limit

offside door mirror

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded badly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 136,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 132,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 120,448 miles

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 102,567 miles

exhaust tail box corroded and pin holed

Fail 7 Feb 2006 102,271 miles

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

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

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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V426 HMR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V426 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V426 HMR registered?

V426 HMR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V426 HMR safe to buy?

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