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V290 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,953 mi
Last recorded120,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,953 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking

play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 19 Jul 2014 120,923 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Jul 2013 110,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no centre stop light

ns steering arm inner joint slight play

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 19 Jul 2013 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no centre stop light

ns steering arm inner joint slight play

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,169 miles

Knock from steering

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,015 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

brake pipes rusty

head light beam pattern

nail in osr tyre

oil leak

rear discs rusty

wiper poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 71,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,534 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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V290 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 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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V290 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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