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V495 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 121,518 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 121,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,075 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 113,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 100,916 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,027 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,307 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,978 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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V495 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 61.5%.

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 V495 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 V495 JHR registered?

V495 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V495 JHR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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