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V659 JRD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 JRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,417 miles

ADVISE O/S/T DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASEING IS DAMAGED

ADVISE THE OIL FILLER CAP IS BROKEN

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE O/S/T DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASEING IS DAMAGED

ADVISE THE OIL FILLER CAP IS BROKEN

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

OIL SUMP PAN IS HEAVALY CORRODED AND LEAKING

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 82,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front no plate

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,131 miles

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

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

front no plate

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 74,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,166 miles

both front and both rear metal brake piping os and ns to calipers are showing corrosion

front no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,166 miles

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 Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front and both rear metal brake piping os and ns to calipers are showing corrosion

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Dec 2010 66,919 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seatbelt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Fail 28 Dec 2010 66,919 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seatbelt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,541 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,711 miles

N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,955 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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V659 JRD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V659 JRD, 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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V659 JRD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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