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V598 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,057 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

rear centre brake lamp not working

Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,044 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

rear centre brake lamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 91,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V598 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V598 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 V598 NHK registered?

V598 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V598 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 NHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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