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V492 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Jul 2017 56,197 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket hdi units fitted...excessive light scatter present (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,238 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,490 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 3,191 miles

O/S/R seat belt buckle intermittently not working

Oil leak

Suspect leak from AC Compressor.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 3,491 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake efforts have fluctuation & 20% imbalance.

N/S/F front fog lamp not working.

O/S/R seat belt buckle intermittently not working

Oil leak

Suspect leak from AC Compressor.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,238 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 87,238 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,653 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,653 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,168 miles

nail in tyre

near/side rear

objeckon mirror removed

slight play in off/side hub and bushes

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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V492 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V492 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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What year was V492 NHK registered?

V492 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V492 NHK safe to buy?

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