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V718 HVU

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 HVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 127,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,712 miles

front pads getting low

no high level brake light

o/s/r tyre poor with age cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,712 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

no high level brake light

o/s/r tyre poor with age cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover missing on o/s mirror

some wear and corrosion on front brake discs. pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,569 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,778 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,736 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,855 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,735 miles

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

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

long travel in handbrake

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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V718 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V718 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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V718 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V718 HVU safe to buy?

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