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V854 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,672 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,156 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated-not leaking.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight signs of wear to offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,918 miles

slight signs of wear to offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 123,021 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 123,015 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 118,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 109,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,009 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,519 miles

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

Headlamps in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2008 92,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamps in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,188 miles

Coolant leak

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

wiper blades in poor condition but clearing ok

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,985 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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V854 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V854 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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V854 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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