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V227 JOD

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,706 mi
Last recorded140,706 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 JOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 140,706 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 140,706 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiater carrier detiorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 105,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 92,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 92,670 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,840 miles

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

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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V227 JOD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V227 JOD, 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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V227 JOD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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