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V57 NHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,701 mi
Last recorded162,701 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 162,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 162,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer, front flexy deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 142,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 127,992 miles

both front wheels scraping plastic arch liners

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

coolant level below mimimum on arrival

corrosion to both rear chassis rail areas

nearside rear wheel damaged

oil level off dipstick on arrival

scratches to windscreen

vibration/juddering from engine on arrival/when cold,better as vehicle warmed up

wipers poor

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,275 miles

both rear chassis rails corrosive

both rear suspension coil springs corrosive

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,275 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear chassis rails corrosive

both rear suspension coil springs corrosive

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 110,172 miles

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

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

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

both front wheels slightly rubbing againt inner plastic wheel arch linners

both rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

scratches to wind screen

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,315 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 107,315 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,983 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 103,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,391 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 94,391 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

N/s/r seat back rest poor fitting

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,239 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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V57 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V57 NHJ, 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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V57 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V57 NHJ safe to buy?

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