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V409 NHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,582 mi
Last recorded91,582 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 91,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2019 64,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2019 64,572 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlight slightly deteriated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight slightly deteriated

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,644 miles

Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,024 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle slightly sticking

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring rusty (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished sidewall cracking

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,024 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle slightly sticking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring rusty (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working and tail light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished sidewall cracking

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,948 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,543 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,799 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 27,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,062 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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V409 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V409 NHJ, 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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V409 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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