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V788 HLH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,728 mi
Last recorded112,728 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Tested in wet conditions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,465 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear subframe

cover sills fitted

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

power steering reseviour lid missing

Fail 26 Oct 2013 107,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion rear subframe

cover sills fitted

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

power steering reseviour lid missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,796 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,627 miles

Battery insecure

Both bottom ball joint gaiters split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,805 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead flexing by servo mounting

oil level low

Fail 4 Nov 2010 92,805 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead flexing by servo mounting

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,171 miles

see checklist 82447

Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,907 miles

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,498 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges

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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V788 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V788 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 V788 HLH registered?

V788 HLH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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