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V830 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,987 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

O/S and N/S door mirrors loose.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,976 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2009 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in N/S/R tyre inner sidewall. Unrepairable.

Rear Suspension arm bushes crackes and split.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in N/S/R tyre inner sidewall. Unrepairable.

Rear Suspension arm bushes crackes and split.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,478 miles

Front Brake pads low

Nail N/S/F Tyre

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

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

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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V830 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V830 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 V830 JHR registered?

V830 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V830 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V830 JHR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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