The road tax status for V494 HEO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V494 HEO?

The MOT for V494 HEO is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of V494 HEO?

The recorded mileage for V494 HEO is 85,437 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V494 HEO ULEZ compliant?

No, V494 HEO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V494 HEO

V494 HEO

2000 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2000. Recorded mileage 85,437 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2000 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/04/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,437 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 02/04/2024

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Mileage: 85,437 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 1796cc

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V494 HEO Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
85,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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V494 HEO Mileage History

27/09/200628,095 mi
26/09/200731,591 mi+3,496 mi
11/03/200938,318 mi+6,727 mi
18/02/201042,348 mi+4,030 mi
18/02/201042,348 mi
11/03/201147,764 mi+5,416 mi
26/03/201252,206 mi+4,442 mi
26/03/201252,206 mi
08/03/201356,180 mi+3,974 mi
06/03/201460,264 mi+4,084 mi
06/03/201460,264 mi
11/03/201563,011 mi+2,747 mi
13/03/201563,011 mi
15/03/201667,038 mi+4,027 mi
09/03/201771,013 mi+3,975 mi
08/03/201874,194 mi+3,181 mi
06/03/201978,477 mi+4,283 mi
05/03/202080,947 mi+2,470 mi
09/03/202080,976 mi+29 mi
17/03/202182,451 mi+1,475 mi
24/03/202284,349 mi+1,898 mi
25/03/202284,349 mi
29/03/202385,432 mi+1,083 mi
04/04/202385,437 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,472 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

V494 HEO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 09:19

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Focus (V494 HEO) between September 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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