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V343 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,606 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail, nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

tyre show signs of age deterioration, offside rear

Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail, nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

tyre show signs of age deterioration, offside rear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,860 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,198 miles

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

rear offside outer sidewall tyre showing signs of age deterioration.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,767 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,882 miles

Both o/s & n/s rear seats have child seats fitted.N/S Wiper slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.O/S/F Seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

long travel parking brake.

offside front tyre show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,671 miles

Both N/S/R & O/S/R W/bearings slightly noisy.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 49,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 46,599 miles

1/ both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,826 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 33,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V343 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V343 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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V343 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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