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V740 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,999 mi
Last recorded129,999 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and next mountings detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust in poor condition front flexible pipe is loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,104 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,103 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 84,876 miles

adv on both front tyres on 1.6m on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,917 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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V740 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V740 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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What year was V740 NHK registered?

V740 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V740 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 NHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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