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V698 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,014 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,094 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,109 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 60,037 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,913 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,971 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 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V698 NHK, 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 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V698 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V698 NHK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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