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K17 JPS

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,184 mi
Last recorded168,184 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 JPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 168,184 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 647950583292

Fail 7 Oct 2013 168,108 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pipes undersealed

headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 16 Oct 2012 158,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tab bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Jul 2012 158,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 145,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls

slight mist of fuel around new fuel pump but no apparrent leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2011 145,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls

slight mist of fuel around new fuel pump but no apparrent leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 143,989 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 136,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 130,593 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play found

Pass 28 Jul 2006 117,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 117,201 miles

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

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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K17 JPS is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K17 JPS, 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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K17 JPS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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