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V494 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,450 mi
Last recorded54,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,450 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,018 miles

Front Subframe and subframe components covered all over in underseal

Rear Subframe and subframe components covered all over in underseal

Pass 3 May 2023 49,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 47,835 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 47,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,968 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,010 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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V494 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V494 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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What year was V494 MJN registered?

V494 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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