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V721 HLH

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,554 mi
Last recorded243,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 243,554 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 243,551 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 236,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 226,944 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 226,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 218,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 206,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 206,769 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 May 2009 206,662 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 197,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 197,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 190,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2005 174,878 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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V721 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V721 HLH, 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 V721 HLH registered?

V721 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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