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V603 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 147,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc marginal deterioration

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,749 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre marginal deterioration

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

some signs of corrosion esp front subframe

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link minor wear

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating

signs of corrosion

vehicle running rough

Fail 11 Feb 2021 142,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link minor wear

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating

signs of corrosion

vehicle running rough

Pass 10 Feb 2020 139,424 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust flexible marginal deterioration

Fail 5 Feb 2020 139,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust flexible marginal deterioration

noise from engine possible water pump

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,979 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front lower ball joint marginal wear

offside front head lamp marginal deterioration

offside rear suspension and seat belt mounting area marginal corrosion

offside rear tyre very perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside marginal (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 123,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside marginal (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some areas corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some areas corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,194 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,188 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight signs of corrosion to rear inner wings

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight signs of corrosion to rear inner wings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,131 miles

front subframe has been repaired

slight signs of corrosion to rear inner wings

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front subframe has been repaired

slight signs of corrosion to rear inner wings

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight noise from offside rear hub bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight noise from offside rear hub bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,998 miles

centre rear safety belt sticky action

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,589 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Jan 2009 78,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,195 miles

front brake discs marginal wear, rear brake pads and discs marginal wear, front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting low. exhaust system deteriating.

Fail 22 Jan 2007 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs and pads worn exhaust corroding number plate lamp corroded and fragile

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,457 miles

rear discs and pads worn exhaust corroding number plate lamp corroded and fragile

Fail 20 Jan 2006 65,740 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant was low -have topped up maintain check

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,740 miles

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

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

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

coolant was low -have topped up maintain check

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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V603 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 V603 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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V603 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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