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J2 XRJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lode value x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 116,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lode value x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,075 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 112,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 109,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around spring hole (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,356 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,891 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,858 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2011 82,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 82,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,904 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,904 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,730 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 69,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 65,661 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 61,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,530 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,450 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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J2 XRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J2 XRJ, 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 J2 XRJ registered?

J2 XRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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