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V581 JNY

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,670 mi
Last recorded111,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 JNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,532 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 108,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,686 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,348 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 85,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,232 miles

BOTH REAR FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY CONDITION..

N/S/R,,O/S/R,,LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES WEAK AND WORN...

O/S/R CHECK STRAP NOISEY..ON DOOR..

O/S/R TRAILING ARM RUSTY CONDITION.

OIL OVER FAN BELT TENSIONER,,AND PAS PUMP AREA....

Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY CONDITION..

N/S/R,,O/S/R,,LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES WEAK AND WORN...

O/S/R CHECK STRAP NOISEY..ON DOOR..

O/S/R TRAILING ARM RUSTY CONDITION.

OIL OVER FAN BELT TENSIONER,,AND PAS PUMP AREA....

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V581 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V581 JNY, 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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V581 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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