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V84 HVU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,701 mi
Last recorded167,701 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV84 HVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 167,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

chips in windscreen

knock from steering rack slight play in both steering rack ends

o/s front and main brake pipes over fuel tank corroded strongadvise

o/s rear light lense insecure

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

rear exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure also front bracket broken

slight bind o/s front hub

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dip beam images poor headlamps frosted

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

exhaust system deteriorated and rear heat shield insecure also front bracket and joint corroded and broken

fuel tank strap corroded

main and o/sfront brake pipes starting to corrode

noise from n/s rear hub

o/s rear light lens slightly insecure

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 152,797 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dip beams poor image headlamps frosted

both front tyres very low in tread strong advise n/s front

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres getting low in tread and both out of shape

driversseat wont tilt

engine coolant leak

exhaust system deteriarated heat shield insecure front bracket corroded and cat bracket corrpoded

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded

o/s rear light unit insecure

power steering pump misting oil and pipes corroded

rear brake application only just met

Pass 20 Feb 2013 152,797 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dip beams poor image headlamps frosted

both front tyres very low in tread strong advise n/s front

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres getting low in tread and both out of shape

driversseat wont tilt

engine coolant leak

exhaust system deteriarated heat shield insecure front bracket corroded and cat bracket corrpoded

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded

o/s rear light unit insecure

power steering pump misting oil and pipes corroded

rear brake application only just met

Fail 13 Mar 2012 146,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front and main brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriarated also front bracket corroded and heat shield insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s rear light unit insecure

p.a.steering pipes in engine bay corroded and damp

Pass 13 Mar 2012 146,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front and main brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriarated also front bracket corroded and heat shield insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s rear light unit insecure

p.a.steering pipes in engine bay corroded and damp

Pass 12 Mar 2011 142,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dip beam images poor headlamps frosted

both front wishbone rear bushes have movement

both inner cv boots leaking

both rear axle front large bushes splitting

cat bracket broken

front brake pads low

fuel tank strap corroding

handbrake cable corroding

oil leak engine

p.a.s pipes corroded

steering rack misting oil

Pass 5 Mar 2010 140,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

engine sump starting to corroed

handbrake lever travel

power steering pipes at top corroding

power steering rack misting oil

power steering rack misting oil

wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

coolant leak from heater hose under top hose

exhaust front pipe heat sheild insercure and part missing

nearside mirror insercure

popwer steering rack misting of oil

power steering pipes corroded/pourous

Fail 19 Mar 2008 129,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 107,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,832 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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V84 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V84 HVU, 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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V84 HVU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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