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V62 JBP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,294 mi
Last recorded163,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 JBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 163,294 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes very corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes to rear corroded, some borderline pass and advise

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 163,294 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery loose but not insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes very corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes to rear corroded, some borderline pass and advise

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

Offside headlamp image slightly hazy

Fail 5 Feb 2014 156,512 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front position lights slightly dim

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked quite badly

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank and flexi hoses corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 156,512 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front position lights slightly dim

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked quite badly

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank and flexi hoses corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 149,428 miles

Both headlamp glasses hazing over

Coolant staining at front of engine ?

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2013 149,411 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn, clutch pedal rubber fallen off

Coolant staining at front of engine by thermostat

Fuel filler pipes to tank quite corroded

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

horn slightly weak

nearside front tyre on legal limit

slight bind nearside front brake

washers weak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 130,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,756 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 109,087 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 109,087 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 92,097 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel very near limit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 92,097 miles

handbrake lever travel very near limit

Fail 7 Dec 2006 76,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2005 66,080 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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V62 JBP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V62 JBP, 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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V62 JBP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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