MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Under body corrosion
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.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)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine idle eratic on deceleration
exhaust heat shield loose/damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant tank insecure
nearside front tyre perrished
offside front tyre close to legal limit
offside front tyre perrished
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant tank insecure
nearside front tyre perrished
offside front tyre close to legal limit
offside front tyre perrished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nail in nearside rear
offside front tyre tread at 2mm
rear discs worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V342 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 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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V342 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.
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