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W129 JEL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,886 mi
Last recorded123,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 JEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,886 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 123,666 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 114,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 114,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 112,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 106,051 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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W129 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W129 JEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W129 JEL registered?

W129 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W129 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 JEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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