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V537 JKR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,503 mi
Last recorded157,503 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 JKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 157,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components and sills corroding

Transmission oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,784 miles

suspension components+sills corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2018 155,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components+sills corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2017 153,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cuts+perishing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 148,643 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 141,608 miles

Both centre exhaust clamps corroded

Both driveshaft oil seals leaking

Both rear tyres perishing (195/50 R15 82V 2013)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left

General under-body corrosion

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

Rear fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 141,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both centre exhaust clamps corroded

Both driveshaft oil seals leaking

Both rear tyres perishing (195/50 R15 82V 2013)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left

General under-body corrosion

Nearside rear door check strap in need of lubrication

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

Rear fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,161 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 135,157 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,097 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

both fuel filler tubes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

both fuel filler tubes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,396 miles

for previous advisories see test number 345783162263

Fail 19 Sep 2012 124,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 119,165 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front/rear number plates in poor condition

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,142 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 101,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills covered

osr wheel bearing slighlt noisy

slight water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,530 miles

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

both outer sills covered

osr wheel bearing slighlt noisy

slight water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,343 miles

see last advice sheet test no.334848847490

Fail 5 Sep 2007 91,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 79,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2006 79,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

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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V537 JKR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V537 JKR, 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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V537 JKR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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