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A19 MPJ

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

4,046 mi
Last recorded4,046 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 4,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 4,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,846 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advice o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,187 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,208 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,208 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,664 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,664 miles

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

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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A19 MPJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 A19 MPJ, 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 A19 MPJ registered?

A19 MPJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is A19 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 MPJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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