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V616 HTN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,292 mi
Last recorded197,292 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 HTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 197,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 188,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 182,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 175,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 175,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 170,282 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 170,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2012 164,493 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 164,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 158,734 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 158,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 156,000 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 156,000 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 154,171 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 154,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

headlight lens deteriorated, reduced output

Pass 7 Jan 2009 147,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 138,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 130,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 120,791 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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V616 HTN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V616 HTN, 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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V616 HTN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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