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V729 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gear box leak

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 11 May 2010 90,921 miles

Steering rack has movement in the nearside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2010 90,921 miles

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

Steering rack has movement in the nearside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 83,636 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 83,636 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 78,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,433 miles

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

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

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

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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V729 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V729 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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What year was V729 MJN registered?

V729 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V729 MJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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