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V345 JNY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 JNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 149,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,705 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear, 185/65/14 front, 175/70/14 rear.

Fuel filler pipes are corroded.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front wheel arch liner is loose.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Oil cap is broken.

Oil filter is rusty.

Power steering fluid level is only just above minimum.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear subframe & suspension components are corroding.

Tailgate struts do not support tailgate.

Welded repair checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 139,634 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear, 185/65/14 front, 175/70/14 rear.

Fuel filler pipes are corroded.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front wheel arch liner is loose.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Oil cap is broken.

Oil filter is rusty.

Power steering fluid level is only just above minimum.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear subframe & suspension components are corroding.

Tailgate struts do not support tailgate.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 139,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 129,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 117,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 115,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn and near minimum thickness

Fail 11 Jan 2007 100,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs worn and near minimum thickness

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,873 miles

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

Offside 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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V345 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V345 JNY, 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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V345 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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