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V698 HUR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 HUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,238 miles

Coil spring corroded both front upper coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both fuel filler pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,238 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front upper coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both fuel filler pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,424 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 98,424 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,887 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,152 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,013 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,584 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,584 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,114 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear exhaust boxes are deteriorated internally

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,926 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2013 73,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,861 miles

both head lamps lenses faded

both headlamps beam image poor

knock from steering rack (inturnal)

rear registration plate faded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,952 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,952 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,359 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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V698 HUR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V698 HUR, 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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V698 HUR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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