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V833 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,734 miles

N/S/F tyre tread bold on outer edge (Not at full tread depth)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 94,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

N/S/F tyre tread bold on outer edge (Not at full tread depth)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N,S,R tyre tread worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake peddel anti-slip provision is slightly worn

n/s/f headlamp has poor light output

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,589 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake peddel anti-slip provision is slightly worn

n/s/f headlamp has poor light output

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust deteriorated and noisy

offside rear tyre 2mm

parking brake has a lot of travel

power steering pump damp

Fail 12 Jan 2013 77,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust deteriorated and noisy

offside rear tyre 2mm

parking brake has a lot of travel

power steering pump damp

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm within centre tree quarters tread, less on edges

offside front tyre 2mm

parking brake lever has a lot of travel, close to limit

power steering pump damp

some deterioration to both front headlamps beam pattern

some deterioration to centre exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm within centre tree quarters tread, less on edges

offside front tyre 2mm

parking brake lever has a lot of travel, close to limit

power steering pump damp

some deterioration to both front headlamps beam pattern

some deterioration to centre exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,863 miles

both sides headlight lenses discoloured and will need attention soon

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,798 miles

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

both front inner constant velocity joints are leaking grease

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs are worn on inner faces

power steering pump is damp with fluid

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,957 miles

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

handbrake lever travel fair.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

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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V833 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V833 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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V833 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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