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V53 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,634 mi
Last recorded103,634 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,042 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,983 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,912 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,528 miles

Area below power steering pump damp, possible slight leak ?

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,653 miles

Area immediatly below power steering pump damp

Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,653 miles

Area immediatly below power steering pump damp

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,983 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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V53 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V53 MHJ, 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 V53 MHJ registered?

V53 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V53 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 MHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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