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V551 HHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seats x2

front wiper condition

n/s door mirror glass broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

advise oil seepage at aircon pump

advise rear belts not checked baby seats fitted

advise screw in n/s/f tyre

advise slight oil seepage at oil cooler pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,991 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

advise oil seepage at aircon pump

advise rear belts not checked baby seats fitted

advise screw in n/s/f tyre

advise slight oil seepage at oil cooler pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,024 miles

n/s/r nail in tread

o/s/r tyre close to limit

parking brake leverage high

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,255 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,233 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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V551 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V551 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 V551 HHR registered?

V551 HHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V551 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 HHR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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