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V881 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,963 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,938 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall worn

rear exhaust mount cable tied

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,156 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,144 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,070 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,032 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 73,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,620 miles

osf tyre is close to legal limit and showing signs of deteriation

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 55,068 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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V881 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V881 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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V881 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V881 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 JHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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