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V83 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,164 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion various spots along sill - especially very rear of sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Sub frame to flexi pipe section (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge - cords will be showing soon.

O/S/F wiper arm very stiff causing wiper to screen contact to be reduced

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

Offside Front lower wing heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along rear subframe to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump rusty.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,164 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion various spots along sill - especially very rear of sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Sub frame to flexi pipe section (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge - cords will be showing soon.

O/S/F wiper arm very stiff causing wiper to screen contact to be reduced

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

Offside Front lower wing heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along rear subframe to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,919 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Sump getting rusty.

coolant leak.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear silencer hanger poor.

Sump getting rusty.

centre silencer blowing slightly.

coolant leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 108,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded & broken off

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,021 miles

Offside front lower ball joint rubber boot perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,009 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 84,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,836 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 74,789 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

osf fog light cracked †

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,581 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 66,581 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V83 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V83 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.

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V83 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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