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V503 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,095 mi
Last recorded125,095 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,095 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,715 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,523 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,376 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,904 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 65,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,355 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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V503 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V503 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 V503 JHR registered?

V503 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V503 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V503 JHR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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