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V301 JRY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,205 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,205 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded and loose

front brake pipes corroded

intermittent nearside door latch fault

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 123,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded and loose

front brake pipes corroded

intermittent nearside door latch fault

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,673 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 120,673 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,418 miles

airbag light on

centre exhaust mounting broken

front brake pads wearing thin

offside sunvisor loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,881 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front door safety catch inoperative

Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside front door safety catch inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2010 108,691 miles

airbag light on

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 104,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,651 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2008 98,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 75,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,573 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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V301 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V301 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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V301 JRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V301 JRY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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