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V523 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 115,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 115,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT. FUEL LINES CORRODED.

Pass 29 May 2009 106,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leaks

front brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 106,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leaks

front brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,929 miles

timing belt due change at 100000 miles

washer bottle level ind faulty

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,519 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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V523 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V523 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 V523 NHK registered?

V523 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V523 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 NHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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