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V280 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,636 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,337 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,241 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 41,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V280 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V280 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 V280 MHJ registered?

V280 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V280 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 MHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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