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V947 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,867 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,722 miles

Both front shocks and springs corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe + arms corroded.

Unable to fully inspect sills due to covers.

Fail 17 Oct 2024 113,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front shocks and springs corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe + arms corroded.

Unable to fully inspect sills due to covers.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker spring cup corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 113,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker spring cup corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency just met 50%

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened some arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,722 miles

Offside rear door check strap insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,639 miles

Exhaust metal hanger at front missing but system still supported.

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

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,686 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,681 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,019 miles

Coil springs corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 102,457 miles

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,535 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,700 miles

Stonechips on windscreen.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,840 miles

Brake pipes going into flexyhoses starting to corrode

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,866 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 62,513 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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V947 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V947 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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V947 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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