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V244 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,434 miles

Exhaust cat mounts corroded. Advise attention.

Leak from beneath thermostat housing.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F Subframe corroded within 12" of suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust cat mounts corroded. Advise attention.

Leak from beneath thermostat housing.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,883 miles

cataliyc convertor seceuring braqet deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cataliyc convertor seceuring braqet deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,662 miles

Both headlight covers deteriorated.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight covers deteriorated.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,431 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres show perishing / slight cracking

both headlamp lenses deteriorated / beam patterns weak

o/s steering rack arm has movement in inner joint

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,662 miles

front head lamp lens pitted

front number plate chipped

front sus-frame rusty

steering rack wet

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,311 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle exhaust system rusting

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,245 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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V244 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V244 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 V244 MHJ registered?

V244 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V244 MHJ safe to buy?

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