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JCZ 3543

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 3543
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 149,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 143,792 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 133,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,094 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 112,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 102,241 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 102,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Gear lever return spring broken

Near side front indicator len cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,374 miles

Gear lever return spring broken

Near side front indicator len cracked

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust poor condition.

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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JCZ 3543 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JCZ 3543, 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 JCZ 3543 registered?

JCZ 3543 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is JCZ 3543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCZ 3543 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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