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J40 DYG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,120 mi
Last recorded88,120 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2010 88,120 miles

registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,032 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 73,325 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,658 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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J40 DYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J40 DYG, 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 J40 DYG registered?

J40 DYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is J40 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 DYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J40 DYG have outstanding finance?

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