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V463 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,130 mi
Last recorded205,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 205,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

f\No. plate deterioated,os h\brake down compared to ns,r\steel b\pipes surface rust,underside & susp components surface rust,exh v\rusty & slight blow at rear,os outer cv gaiter deterioated,drivers d\trim loose.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 205,130 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

f\No. plate deterioated,os h\brake down compared to ns,r\steel b\pipes surface rust,underside & susp components surface rust,exh v\rusty & slight blow at rear,os outer cv gaiter deterioated,drivers d\trim loose.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 199,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 199,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 192,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 192,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 181,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 181,052 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 164,851 miles

slight movement ns steering rack,ns h\brake eff low

Fail 1 May 2008 164,851 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight movement ns steering rack,ns h\brake eff low

Pass 1 May 2007 150,344 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 150,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exh very corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2006 132,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge,both front tyres close to min limits.

Pass 11 May 2006 132,884 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge,both front tyres close to min limits.

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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V463 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V463 MJN, 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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V463 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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