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V631 JHP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,345 mi
Last recorded183,345 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 JHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 183,345 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 183,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 171,405 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 171,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 158,430 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 158,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,615 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 143,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,644 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 128,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,228 miles

Child seat fitted. to offside rear seat.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,676 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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V631 JHP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V631 JHP, 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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V631 JHP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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