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V971 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,542 mi
Last recorded127,542 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2015 120,803 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre silencer and rear silencer deterioated

nearside front brake binding

nearside front wiper blade has split ends

Fail 29 Mar 2014 111,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre silencer and rear silencer deterioated

nearside front brake binding

nearside front wiper blade has split ends

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,833 miles

outer casing of exhaust starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2012 97,957 miles

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

middle and rear ehaust corroded

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 97,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

middle and rear ehaust corroded

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,791 miles

Headlamps & registration plate lamps dim.

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

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

Underside corroded at rear.

Pass 8 May 2009 83,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 79,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 22 May 2008 79,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 2 May 2007 76,670 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 May 2007 76,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 5 May 2006 74,225 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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V971 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V971 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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V971 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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