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V891 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 132,421 miles

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

boot only shut on first latch, but secure.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

boot only shut on first latch, but secure.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 127,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 121,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 121,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine hunting on tickover

vehicle corroded almost too excess in prescribed areas eg nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2010 115,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,944 miles

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

Engine oil level close to the min.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 106,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine oil level close to the min.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chip on window zone a just with in 10mm limit

Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,181 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chip on window zone a just with in 10mm limit

Fail 27 Dec 2007 13,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 13,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 82,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 69,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 69,453 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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V891 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V891 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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V891 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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