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V460 NHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,436 mi
Last recorded122,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 122,436 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

number plates poor

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 119,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,182 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,090 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs rusty

front pads low and discs lipped

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 106,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,583 miles

both rear tyes low tread

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,704 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,704 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 50,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil leak from gearbox

front wipers starting to smear

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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V460 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V460 NHJ registered?

V460 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V460 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V460 NHJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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