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V733 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 125,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 125,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 124,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 123,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,361 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 122,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 122,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2016 122,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 121,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 3 May 2014 121,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2014 121,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 105,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,505 miles

Imbalance on Rear service brakes Nearside reading lower than Offside.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 97,505 miles

Imbalance on Rear service brakes Nearside reading lower than Offside.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,223 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,774 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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V733 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V733 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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V733 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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