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V849 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,783 mi
Last recorded145,783 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 145,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

general under body corrosion

under body heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection of welding repairs

Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,793 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 140,793 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,344 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill damage (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,344 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,376 miles

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes /fuel pipes due to paint

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavy misting on lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavy misting on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted incorrect repair (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes /fuel pipes due to paint

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,499 miles

unable to fully inspect sills offside /nearside due to covers

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,458 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect sills offside /nearside due to covers

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,459 miles

O/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 14 Mar 2014 117,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Mar 2013 112,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel bearing sounds noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,756 miles

power steering fluid between minimum/maximum no signs of leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,400 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering pipe kinked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,398 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 84,398 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,001 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 67,001 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

advise rear brake service

Pass 14 Jan 2006 55,234 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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V849 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V849 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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V849 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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