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V32 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 126,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 121,632 miles

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

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,632 miles

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

Front pads starting to get low

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,166 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,167 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder but no ply showing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 105,332 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty front to rear/front flexi joint weak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 105,332 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty front to rear/front flexi joint weak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 100,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,629 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 87,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,596 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 56,726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 36,825 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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V32 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V32 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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V32 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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