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V838 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,770 miles

All brake pipes are covered with grease preventing the assessment.

heavy engine oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

All brake pipes are covered with grease preventing the assessment.

heavy engine oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight rumble from osr wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,200 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,212 miles

exhaust noisey (poss loose baffels)

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust noisey (poss loose baffels)

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 76,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers starting to show signs of wear

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers starting to show signs of wear

Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,719 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2005 55,471 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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V838 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V838 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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V838 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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