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V549 JFA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 129,036 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2019 126,370 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flex pipe mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bottom stabiliser front bush worn ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2019 126,370 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flex pipe mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bottom stabiliser front bush worn ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 123,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

down pipe mesh deteriorated

oil leak engine and gear box area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,281 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 120,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,615 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 113,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,014 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front inner cv gaiters leaking

oil leak gear box area

Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 102,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,254 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,337 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,326 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 71,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 47,359 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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V549 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V549 JFA, 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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V549 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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