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V448 MHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 56,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 51,140 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 51,140 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 48,382 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 48,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,788 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight chafing to outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 39,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 37,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers smeary

Fail 5 May 2010 31,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers smeary

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,916 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

slight sweting from steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,036 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 23,036 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,960 miles

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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V448 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V448 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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V448 MHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V448 MHK safe to buy?

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