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V223 JVK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 JVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 118,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn at edges of tread

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

rear wiper blade split

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

slight wear evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2009 112,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,123 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 90,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 63,024 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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V223 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V223 JVK, 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 V223 JVK registered?

V223 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V223 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 JVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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