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V76 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,489 mi
Last recorded129,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,256 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2012 112,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 79,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,672 miles

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

exhaust boxes outter skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,939 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2005 456,303 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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V76 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V76 MHJ, 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 V76 MHJ registered?

V76 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V76 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V76 MHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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