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V617 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2013 140,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 140,188 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 130,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,384 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 27 May 2010 113,160 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 113,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,067 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 101,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 96,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,888 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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V617 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V617 HDL, 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 V617 HDL registered?

V617 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V617 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V617 HDL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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