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V483 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,150 mi
Last recorded55,150 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 53,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,114 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,684 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,066 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 37,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 36,210 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,990 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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V483 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V483 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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What year was V483 JHR registered?

V483 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V483 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V483 JHR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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