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V515 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,178 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Oil leak ()

Rear back panel corroded but not within 30 cm of vehicle structure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 141,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,508 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 128,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,979 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,376 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,492 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 92,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,074 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,932 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,776 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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V515 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V515 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 V515 NHK registered?

V515 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V515 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 NHK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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