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V701 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,125 mi
Last recorded88,125 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 88,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,137 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

reverse light not working

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,521 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

deterioration to headlamp lenses

rear brakes appear under adjusted

Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,780 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

deterioration to headlamp lenses

rear brakes appear under adjusted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,120 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre wearing

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,114 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre wearing

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,915 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO TREAD LIMITS

deterioration to headlamp lenses

front brake discs lipped-pads good

power steering fluid level slightly low

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,991 miles

deterioration to headlamp lenses

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing

front tyres close to tread limits

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,937 miles

brake pads wearing

deterioration to headlamp lenses

front brake discs heavily lipped

front tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads wearing

deterioration to headlamp lenses

front brake discs heavily lipped

front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,843 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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V701 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V701 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 V701 JHR registered?

V701 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V701 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V701 JHR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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