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V230 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,858 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 127,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,944 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 123,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,910 miles

Offside Front fog lamp LENS insecured

Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front fog lamp LENS insecured

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light lens damaged broken.

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light lens damaged broken.

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,680 miles

Attention to the front wheel alighment

Exhaust system deteriaration

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ( both side ) (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracking (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 116,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Attention to the front wheel alighment

Exhaust system deteriaration

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ( both side ) (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracking (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,427 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,243 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exaust system corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,243 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,078 miles

Bothside head lamp lens deterioreted looking blairy light out put slightly reduce,

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,919 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,694 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 91,694 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE front @ rear pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,937 miles

f/n/s tyre edge worn (just legal)

f/o/s tyre edge worn

Fail 19 Feb 2009 77,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f/n/s tyre edge worn (just legal)

f/o/s tyre edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,781 miles

centre + rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded/slight blowing

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,107 miles

centre + rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded †rear brake pads worn o/s †

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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V230 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V230 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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V230 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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