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V849 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 95,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,868 miles

Brake pipes front to rear undersealed.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front macpherson strut top mount partially seized.

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes front to rear undersealed.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front macpherson strut top mount partially seized.

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake pipes to claipers rusty

both rear tyres slightly distorted

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

nearside front brake pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,824 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

offside front brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

offside front brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,154 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe rusty to nearside front flexi hose

brake pipe rusty to nearside rear flexi hose

brake pipe rusty to offside rear flexi hose

corrosion throughout exhaust system

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,544 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty feeding rear flexi hoses

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,726 miles

Air Conditioning Compressor Leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,271 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front brake pads getting low †

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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V849 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V849 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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V849 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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