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V991 NHK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 87,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leakages (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mainly blowing at front but also blowing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going too rear flexi hose, from front to rear brake pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going too front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rear brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going too offside front to rear brake pipe, under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rear brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever travel high, close to stop (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack its self, slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded or deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,231 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,881 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,948 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,942 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp lenses detiorated but not seriously affecting image

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,121 miles

BOTH front tyres are worn smooth on the inside edge...new tyres needed soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

both registration lights are green with mould inside the lenses

n/s handbrake is much weaker than o/s handbrake in performance...maybe starting to sieze up on the caliper

Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

BOTH front tyres are worn smooth on the inside edge...new tyres needed soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

both registration lights are green with mould inside the lenses

n/s handbrake is much weaker than o/s handbrake in performance...maybe starting to sieze up on the caliper

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,900 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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V991 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V991 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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V991 NHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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