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V272 JRY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,501 mi
Last recorded105,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacement (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside beam image poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,594 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic outer sill panel covers fitted unable to test / check area for corrosion???

rear tyres slightly perished/deteriorated

wheel trims damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,594 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic outer sill panel covers fitted unable to test / check area for corrosion???

rear tyres slightly perished/deteriorated

wheel trims damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank support strap corroded

off side front wiper blade slightly small/ not affecting drivers view

plastic wheel trims damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,350 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank support strap corroded

off side front wiper blade slightly small/ not affecting drivers view

plastic wheel trims damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank support strap corroded

off side front wiper blade slightly small/ not affecting drivers view

plastic wheel trims damaged

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,537 miles

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

long handbrake

n/s headlamp aim poor

Pass 25 Feb 2012 84,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,515 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,495 miles

wiper damage

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,495 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper damage

Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,422 miles

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

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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V272 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V272 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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V272 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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