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S995 JAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,499 mi
Last recorded117,499 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 JAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,332 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre silencer in poor condition & minor leak of exhaust gas

Offside washer part blocked

Oil leak

Oil leval on min

Rear brake pads appear low

Trace of old coolant leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 110,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre silencer in poor condition & minor leak of exhaust gas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside washer part blocked

Oil leak

Oil leval on min

Rear brake pads appear low

Trace of old coolant leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 100,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,951 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,863 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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S995 JAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S995 JAR, 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 S995 JAR registered?

S995 JAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is S995 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 JAR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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