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V789 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 133,475 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi start distorting

sills covers fitted hard to inspect

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,382 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,382 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch / sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,948 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,580 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,983 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,605 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,840 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,840 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,374 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,374 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,381 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 35,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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V789 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V789 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 V789 NHK registered?

V789 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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