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V919 EBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,389 mi
Last recorded141,389 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV919 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,453 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front wipers slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,453 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front wipers slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,888 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no. plate fading

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,761 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,512 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,778 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 101,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,990 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V919 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V919 EBJ, 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 V919 EBJ registered?

V919 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V919 EBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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