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V266 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 171,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 168,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 164,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 147,408 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2007 147,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 131,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 131,166 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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V266 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V266 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V266 MHJ registered?

V266 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V266 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V266 MHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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