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V917 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 147,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tail pipe snapped in half (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust systems (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hi line brake light not working

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,575 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod Ends & Inner Arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to Child seat being fitted

Underbody Corrosion to Components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 120,575 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear Bumper Insecure & Protrudes (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S Wipers (8.2.2)

Engine has oil leaks

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod Ends & Inner Arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to Child seat being fitted

Underbody Corrosion to Components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven Front Tyre Wear.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,356 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,182 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 75,182 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,361 miles

both rear silencers very rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,349 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 623,749 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,863 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly out of balance

light output from offside number plate lamp slightly low

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,745 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake performance slightly low offside

sill covers fitted

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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V917 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc 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 V917 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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V917 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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