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V742 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 114,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,sill endcap,under sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sill end cap and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ,sill end cap,under sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

heavy corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 110,981 miles

centre exhaust joint blowing

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside headlight beam patterns slightly distorted

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play

power steering rack damp with oil

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust joint blowing

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside headlight beam patterns slightly distorted

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play

power steering rack damp with oil

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,589 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,015 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 66,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 58,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 127,464 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 127,464 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 110,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V742 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V742 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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V742 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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