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V131 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,594 mi
Last recorded170,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 163,932 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 163,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 152,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012
Pass 21 May 2011 127,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,672 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,868 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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V131 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V131 MHJ, 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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What year was V131 MHJ registered?

V131 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V131 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 MHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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