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V685 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted. exhaust leak. underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general vehicle rust

Fail 11 Feb 2019 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 48,823 miles

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,839 miles

nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,874 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,264 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,267 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,267 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,620 miles

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

noise from drive shaft bearing/gearbox

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,513 miles

gear lever spring broken

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,482 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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V685 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V685 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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V685 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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