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V471 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 133,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,207 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 124,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,384 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre wear low

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,520 miles

advise n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

advise pads getting low

advise some imbalance on brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,659 miles

advise frontpipe

advise some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,205 miles

intermidate and rear silencer coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,715 miles

intermediate and rear silencer outer covers corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link upper and lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,953 miles

intermidate and rear exhaust coroded

n /s front anti roll bar link lower gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,776 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 40,430 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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V471 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V471 NHK, 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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V471 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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