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V223 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,407 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust getting slightiy rustey (7.1.2)

oil leak from near side drive shaft oil seal

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,048 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 52,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,826 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,047 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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V223 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V223 JHR, 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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V223 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V223 JHR safe to buy?

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