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V388 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,702 mi
Last recorded133,702 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 133,702 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 133,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 128,495 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2013 122,984 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 122,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 116,652 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 110,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 105,376 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 105,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 99,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 90,349 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 71,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 May 2006 71,417 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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V388 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V388 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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What year was V388 MHJ registered?

V388 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V388 MHJ safe to buy?

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