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V313 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 158,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2015 158,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,339 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,531 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing holed through corrosion

offside mirror backing insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,531 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing holed through corrosion

offside mirror backing insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 131,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

strong smell of deisel

Fail 11 Dec 2012 130,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

strong smell of deisel

Pass 16 Dec 2011 105,186 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,370 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Dec 2006 59,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 59,863 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 55,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V313 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V313 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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V313 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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