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V551 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2021 89,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2021 89,665 miles

Coolant leak ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,199 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From box section towards rear of car (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 79,388 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 79,388 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2015 73,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

front discs rusted

rear discs rusted

Fail 4 Aug 2012 57,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

front discs rusted

rear discs rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,835 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 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V551 NHK registered?

V551 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V551 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 NHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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