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V132 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,069 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,886 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,988 miles

brake discs rusty,wet time of test,babyseat fitted...

Fail 18 Jan 2008 37,988 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake discs rusty,wet time of test,babyseat fitted...

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,665 miles

front tyres getting low / front pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,779 miles

rear tyres cracking & distorting.....

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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V132 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V132 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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V132 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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