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V681 HDL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,667 mi
Last recorded168,667 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2012 168,667 miles

advise play detected to both front steering arms at time of test

advise slight play detected to nearside rear wheelbearing at time of test

advise slightly distorted wheel rim to nearside front inner alloy wheel at time of test

advise surface rust to offside rear steel brake lines at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2011 161,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 148,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 146,500 miles

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( owner is advised )

advise slight movement detected in servo unit under load at time of test

advise slight play detected in nearside front cv joint on hang at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2008 136,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2008 136,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

free travel in park brake lever

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 122,881 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

l/h door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 109,540 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V681 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V681 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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V681 HDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V681 HDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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