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V828 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,674 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,555 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 69,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

exhaust very rusty and blowing at rear

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s mirror damaged

oil leak front of engine

oil level very low !

r/n/s tyre perished

r/o/s tyre has screw in tread (unrepairable)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,678 miles

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

f/o/s wheel damaged at outer rim

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine emmiting visable smoke from tailpipe

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

f/o/s wheel damaged at outer rim

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,643 miles

r/o/s tyre starting to perish

r/n/s tyre perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front mirror cover damaged/loose

emission slow to drop

f/o/s wheel noted dented on rim

leak noted possible from power steering rack and pump

oil noted from air con pump

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front mirror cover damaged/loose

emission slow to drop

f/o/s wheel noted dented on rim

leak noted possible from power steering rack and pump

oil noted from air con pump

r/n/s tyre perished

r/o/s tyre starting to perish

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,468 miles

emmitions slow to drop and smoke noted from exhaust at times

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

o/s door mirror damaged

possible weep noted from power steering pump area

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emmitions slow to drop and smoke noted from exhaust at times

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

o/s door mirror damaged

possible weep noted from power steering pump area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,978 miles

CLUTCH WILL NEED REPLACES VERY SOON!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres low on tread and n/s badly worn at outer edge

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

wipers worn

Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,978 miles

CLUTCH WILL NEED REPLACES VERY SOON!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low on tread and n/s badly worn at outer edge

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

wipers worn

Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,173 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,173 miles

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,408 miles

exhaust rusty

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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V828 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V828 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 V828 JHR registered?

V828 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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