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V615 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV615 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 173,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 165,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 165,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,365 miles

both front headlamps frosting

centre exhaust sleeve has slight blow

engine damp with oil

front brake discs worn/lipped

front exhaust flexi poor

front number plate has slight damage

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,small nail in tread

n/s/f wishbone, rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 May 2014 158,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front headlamps frosting

centre exhaust sleeve has slight blow

engine damp with oil

front brake discs worn/lipped

front exhaust flexi poor

front number plate has slight damage

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,small nail in tread

n/s/f wishbone, rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 May 2013 148,257 miles

both headlamps frosting

centre exhaust sleeve has slight blow

front brakes have slight warp

front flexi exhaust poor

front number plate cracked

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to peel

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2013 148,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both headlamps frosting

centre exhaust sleeve has slight blow

front brakes have slight warp

front flexi exhaust poor

front number plate cracked

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to peel

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 May 2012 137,248 miles

all exhaust heat shields loose

front to o/s rear brake pipe corroding

n/s headlamp image poor due to headlamp lens in poor condition

n/s/f tyre tread on 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

slight leak at power steering pump

Fail 23 May 2012 137,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all exhaust heat shields loose

cat convertor mounting brackets corroded

front to o/s rear brake pipe corroding

n/s headlamp image poor due to headlamp lens in poor condition

n/s/f tyre tread on 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

slight leak at power steering pump

vacuum hose at inlet manifold split

Pass 25 May 2011 128,591 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

headlight glasses frosted

n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling away

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres 3mm tread

slight judder front brakes

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 24 May 2011 128,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroding

clutch slipping & oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroding

headlight glasses frosted

n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling away

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres 3mm tread

slight judder front brakes

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,971 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 177,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 107,470 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 107,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,662 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 83,515 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 81,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V615 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V615 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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V615 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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