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V95 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV95 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 131,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2016 131,215 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 123,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,905 miles

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,839 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 107,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,180 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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V95 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V95 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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V95 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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