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W189 JHE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,432 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,870 miles

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

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

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front to rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

N/S/R Tyre has small split and nail in tread pattern split not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,013 miles

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 81,121 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 81,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 80,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,175 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 71,422 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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W189 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W189 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 JHE registered?

W189 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W189 JHE safe to buy?

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