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V628 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,056 mi
Last recorded136,056 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,056 miles

power steering excessivly overfilled

Fail 7 Oct 2013 136,055 miles

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

power steering excessivly overfilled

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,452 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 133,452 miles

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

power steering overfilled and leaking. Excess drained to max level

Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,324 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 127,324 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 122,448 miles

advise === hand brake just reaching mot requirements

Fail 9 Feb 2010 122,437 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 114,596 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front fog lights damaged

near side and off side headlights in poor condition

rear silencer heat cover insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2008 106,188 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,382 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,382 miles

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

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

LOW EFFORT OFF SIDE REAR NANDBRAKE

Fail 30 Dec 2006 96,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 83,624 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 83,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V628 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V628 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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V628 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V628 HDL safe to buy?

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