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V245 JRY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,873 mi
Last recorded92,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,873 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2015 92,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,563 miles

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside mirror slightly insecure

rear suspention coil springs corroded

various light body damage

Fail 30 May 2014 78,563 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside mirror slightly insecure

rear suspention coil springs corroded

various light body damage

Pass 28 May 2013 69,992 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 69,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,638 miles

n/s/r seatbelt frayed

o/s/f wheel rim distorted

rear wiper blade split

break fluid level low

o/s and n/s/r tyres deteriated (no cords)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all four suspension coil spring are starting to corrode

all four tyres are perished and cracked

windscreen is scratched

Pass 5 May 2010 51,911 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

offside inner cv boot starting to leak

Pass 26 May 2009 50,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,907 miles

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

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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V245 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V245 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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V245 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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