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V995 HBP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 HBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 146,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper damaged

front exhaust and mountings rusting

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 22 May 2012 146,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

o/s mirror cover loose

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2012 146,148 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

o/s mirror cover loose

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 133,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front pipe mountings to engine corroded and broken

offside mirror cover loose

Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both headlamp lenses dull

o/s mirror cover loose

o/s/rear outer sill rusting

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,964 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both headlamp lenses dull

o/s mirror cover loose

o/s/rear outer sill rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,003 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps slightlly dim

n/s/front spot lamp not working

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/rear park brake low

Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,003 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both headlamps slightlly dim

n/s/front spot lamp not working

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/rear park brake low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,750 miles

both front exhaust mountings corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2007 85,723 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 85,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,797 miles

front and rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

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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V995 HBP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V995 HBP, 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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V995 HBP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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