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V279 JRY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

239,866 mi
Last recorded239,866 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 239,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front tyre has surface cracks

Fail 30 May 2013 239,866 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has surface cracks

Pass 18 May 2012 222,298 miles

Oil leak

steering rack ball ends have slight play

Pass 24 May 2011 199,250 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 198,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 174,556 miles

Engine management light comes on

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 26 May 2010 174,531 miles

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

Engine management light comes on

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 28 May 2009 149,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes have corrosion and are coated in under seal

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 149,129 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes have corrosion and are coated in under seal

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 128,700 miles

Front inner brake pads are starting to get low

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Offside front headlight is starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 6 May 2008 128,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front inner brake pads are starting to get low

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Offside front headlight is starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 24 May 2007 110,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 110,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 96,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 96,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V279 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V279 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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V279 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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