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V455 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,185 mi
Last recorded115,185 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of exhaust leaks.

front to rear x2 metal brake pipes shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show imbalance(12%)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 113,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 113,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low.

evidence of exhaust leaks.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off side front, near side front and front to rear x2 metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 104,968 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam show low light out-put.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 5 May 2010 94,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 78,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,363 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 58,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V455 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V455 JHR, 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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V455 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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