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W183 JHE

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

145,861 mi
Last recorded145,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 145,861 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 141,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,275 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 136,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,894 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,265 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,082 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 107,039 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component insecure steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where the inner sill meets the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,251 miles

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,894 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,905 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,573 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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W183 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W183 JHE, 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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W183 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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