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V951 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,336 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covrers starting to deteriorate

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded near fuel tank area

slightly lower service brake effort noted - nearside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,006 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Rear offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,442 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,547 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,341 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,635 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,304 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,745 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,899 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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V951 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V951 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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V951 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V951 MHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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