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V522 NJN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 NJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 151,825 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 151,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 144,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,194 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 136,304 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 134,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 130,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,711 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 129,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2008 127,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 127,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 119,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 118,409 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 106,322 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,322 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V522 NJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V522 NJN, 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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V522 NJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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