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V883 JHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,088 mi
Last recorded155,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 JHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,077 miles

osf wiper split

Fail 16 May 2014 147,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 142,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,527 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 136,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 131,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 131,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 123,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 123,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 123,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 114,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake drums pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2009 114,847 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake drums pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 83,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 83,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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V883 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V883 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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V883 JHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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