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V270 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,546 mi
Last recorded115,546 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms are starting to rust & get thin

Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms are starting to rust & get thin

Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,080 miles

rear sub frame /rear suspension arms are starting to rust

Fail 15 Feb 2017 113,078 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear sub frame /rear suspension arms are starting to rust

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,512 miles

inner sills are starting to rust

Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inner sills are starting to rust

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,988 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 102,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,760 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,821 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,538 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,635 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,293 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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V270 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V270 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 V270 MHJ registered?

V270 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V270 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V270 MHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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