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A15 JEG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 148,987 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 148,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,297 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2011 136,297 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,904 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 120,904 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,131 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,379 miles

dent to offside rear body panel

front gril broken

nearside front bumper damaged below head lamp

Fail 8 Mar 2008 88,318 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

dent to offside rear body panel

front gril broken

nearside front bumper damaged below head lamp

Pass 3 Mar 2007 74,326 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2.5MM

Fail 3 Mar 2007 74,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 58,997 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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A15 JEG 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 58.3%.

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 A15 JEG, 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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What year was A15 JEG registered?

A15 JEG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is A15 JEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 JEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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