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V92 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,997 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

traction control light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,870 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,754 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,752 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,151 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,241 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

2mm o/s front tyre

both rear brake back plates rusting away

centre silencer in poor condition

condensation in o/s head lamp

petrol tank straps rusting

rear suspension rusting

Pass 8 May 2008 49,715 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,672 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear silencer in poor condition

condensation in o/s headlamp

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,638 miles

rear pads worn

rear silencer rusting

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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V92 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V92 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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V92 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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