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V161 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,052 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 2 front seats fitted ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 134,052 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 2 front seats fitted ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 126,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side wheel arch corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,232 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen has chip on the screen

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,962 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

parking brake lever high and may require adjustment

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust back box bracket damaged but still supported

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,317 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust back box bracket damaged but still supported

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,395 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,949 miles

Front brake pads low and discs are lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread and outer edges

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

both rear coil springs are rusty

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,326 miles

exhaust manifold heat sheild lower part missing bolt still supported

front brake pads are getting low

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play and are perishing sightly

nearside front tyre wearing on outter tread

nearside rear wheel bearing has sight noise

offside front brake hose is sightly chafted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,524 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

middle section of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,327 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 89,977 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,364 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,898 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V161 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V161 MJN, 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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V161 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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