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V769 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,738 mi
Last recorded157,738 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 154,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 154,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses comtaminated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 137,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses comtaminated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 108,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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V769 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V769 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V769 JHR registered?

V769 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V769 JHR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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