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V395 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,683 mi
Last recorded114,683 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,683 miles

Body scratch all around

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side mirror cover is missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body scratch all around

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lights insecure

Nearside Front Side mirror cover is missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,320 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edges worn to cords poss. needs tracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper damaged at the corner causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,827 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,552 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 61,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,326 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,123 miles

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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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V395 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V395 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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V395 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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