MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres are cracked and perished
coil springs are corroded
corrosion to sills,floors inner wings
exhaust system and mounts are corroded/ in poor condition
heavy corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
off side rear service and parking brake grabbing slightly
strong advise fuel tank supporting straps are heavily corroded
strong advise;near side front tyre worn to limits
suspension bushes and gaitors are in very poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres are cracked and perished
coil springs are corroded
corrosion to sills,floors inner wings
exhaust system and mounts are corroded/ in poor condition
heavy corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
off side rear service and parking brake grabbing slightly
strong advise fuel tank supporting straps are heavily corroded
strong advise;near side front tyre worn to limits
suspension bushes and gaitors are in very poor condition
Rear exhaust box very rusty but not leaking.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear exhaust box very rusty but not leaking.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box rusted (7.1.2)
factory fitted sill covers
front brake pads low
wiper blade rubbers split at ends
rear backbox outer casing corroded
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
rear backbox outer casing corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
backbox outer casing corroded
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
front brake dice wearing thin
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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V497 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 V497 HHR, 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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V497 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V497 HHR safe to buy?
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