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V628 HVU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 HVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,017 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 126,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,480 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubbers split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lower arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 89,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,321 miles

NS drop link rubbers split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front drop link rubbers split

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,042 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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V628 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V628 HVU, 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 V628 HVU registered?

V628 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V628 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V628 HVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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