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V790 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,187 mi
Last recorded187,187 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 187,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 187,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 168,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant expansion tank cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 168,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant expansion tank cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

rear of outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 156,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

rear of outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 147,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,549 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 143,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside PARK BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,911 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 135,863 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 134,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,563 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 108,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,103 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 86,103 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,783 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 76,783 miles

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

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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V790 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V790 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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V790 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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