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V238 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 113,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 113,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 96,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 73,089 miles

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

engine oil level low

rear brakes and parking brake travel requires adjustment

Fail 10 May 2007 73,089 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

rear brakes and parking brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 18 May 2006 63,211 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 63,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

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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V238 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V238 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V238 JHR registered?

V238 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V238 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 JHR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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