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V768 HLH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,096 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,828 miles

front tyres flat

Fail 20 Mar 2015 127,828 miles

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

front tyres flat

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,402 miles

4 hub caps

all four tyres need air

Fail 20 Mar 2014 126,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

4 hub caps

all four tyres need air

engine bad oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,776 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,776 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 123,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 121,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 121,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,237 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension arm front mounting bushes bonding breaking

offside front ball joint boot split

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 113,237 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE:offside front tyre on legal limit

nearside and offside rear suspension arm front mounting bushes bonding breaking

offside front ball joint boot split

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 103,348 miles

STRONG ADVISE:play in nearside of steering rack

nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes bonding starting to break

offside front ball joint boot split

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 86,208 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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V768 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V768 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 V768 HLH registered?

V768 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V768 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V768 HLH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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