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V342 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 140,863 miles

Central Front Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 140,863 miles

Central Front Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,368 miles

Interior missing not fixed to screen

Oil leaks from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to center section has minor blow (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 131,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working High level stop light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Interior missing not fixed to screen

Oil leaks from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to center section has minor blow (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,380 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front discs lipped on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,112 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from sump area.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 38,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,672 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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V342 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V342 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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V342 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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