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V478 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,004 mi
Last recorded84,004 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear subframe

horn sounds rough

nearside front road wheel inner and outer bead rims distorted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,003 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear subframe

horn sounds rough

nearside front road wheel inner and outer bead rims distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,743 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sill's

Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,742 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sill's

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,894 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades poor condition

both rear number plate lights dim

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,661 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,396 miles

All underbody metal work rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,396 miles

All underbody metal work rusty.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,885 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,880 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)

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2006 55,728 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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V478 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V478 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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V478 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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