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V281 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,940 mi
Last recorded77,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease therefore cannot inspect and advise (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease therefore cannot inspect and advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,318 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,318 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,986 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease applied

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,849 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to complete a full inspection of brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease in places

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,330 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,617 miles

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

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

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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V281 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V281 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.

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V281 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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