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V497 HHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 104,857 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 103,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 95,895 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,018 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty but not leaking.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,872 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,174 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,956 miles

factory fitted sill covers

front brake pads low

wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,267 miles

rear backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,598 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,878 miles

front brake dice wearing thin

Fail 22 May 2009 49,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,410 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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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.

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