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V508 HHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 50,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Fail 6 May 2016 50,761 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,352 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges (raised tread pattern)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,088 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission coolant pipes to radiator slightly damp

Pass 1 May 2013 42,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 34,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,015 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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V508 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V508 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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What year was V508 HHR registered?

V508 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V508 HHR safe to buy?

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