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V755 JNY

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,821 mi
Last recorded207,821 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 JNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 207,821 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 196,118 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 196,118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 196,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

reverse light not working

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2021 189,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe and related suspension components have surface corrosion

both headlamps frosted

reverse lamp intermittent

Fail 24 Feb 2021 189,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner cv boot damp around securing clip

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe and mounting flange corroded

Rear subframe and related suspension components have surface corrosion

both headlamps frosted

reverse lamp intermittent

Pass 11 Feb 2020 183,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 183,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 175,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 167,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Rust to all components and underbody

Fail 8 Mar 2018 167,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop light came on with a tap

Rust to all components and underbody

Pass 9 Feb 2017 161,285 miles

General rust to underbody and components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,979 miles

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

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

Rear fuel filler pipe and breather corroded but not leaking

Rear springs/suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 155,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel filler pipe and breather corroded but not leaking

Rear springs/suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,187 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General suspension ,fuel pipes ,exhaust and brakes rusted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,426 miles

headlamp patterns are poor, fuel filler pipes are corroded,under car components are generaly corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,080 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

general condition of rear underside components corroded

o/s outer handbrake cable corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 124,080 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

general condition of rear underside components corroded

o/s outer handbrake cable corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,349 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear exhaust weak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 107,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,089 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 101,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 89,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,867 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

rear wiper blade split on ends

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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V755 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc 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 V755 JNY, 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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V755 JNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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