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V238 JRY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,870 mi
Last recorded81,870 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,870 miles

exhaust deteriorated/corroded with minor leak

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake pipes corroded and part concealed unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust deteriorated/corroded with minor leak

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake pipes corroded and part concealed unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,943 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,943 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside front foglight not working

rear brake application slightly uneven

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,585 miles

Both rear and center exhaust silencers in poor condition due to corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both rear and center exhaust silencers in poor condition due to corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,142 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 63,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,936 miles

Offside rear tyre in very poor condition (badly perished)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,936 miles

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

Offside rear tyre in very poor condition (badly perished)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,041 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,800 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 38,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,236 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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V238 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V238 JRY, 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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V238 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V238 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 JRY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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