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V971 PHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,814 mi
Last recorded134,814 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 PHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on outer edge at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2016 128,621 miles

rear brakes slight distortion and discs poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,630 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,630 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 101,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,521 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 68,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 68,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V971 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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