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V236 JVK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,133 mi
Last recorded155,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 JVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 155,133 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 155,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 145,648 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wheel arch coroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 145,646 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wheel arch coroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 136,744 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on,pending failure item

n/s mirror housing damage

n/s/r arch corroded,n/s/r inner sill area corroded/prior repirs,sill trims fitted,unable to properly assess condition

rear brake efforts showing distortion

rear radius arm bushes wear

wiper mechanism noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2012 129,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on,pending failure item

exhaust corroded,front blowing/poor

n/s mirror housing damage

n/s/r arch corroded,n/s/r inner sill area corroded/prior repirs,sill trims fitted,unable to properly assess condition

o/s headlamp discoloured lens

rear brake efforts showing distortion

rear radius arm bushes wear

wiper mechanism noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2011 123,096 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror couling insecure

n/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches to screen

travel to handbrake

Fail 21 Mar 2009 108,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches to screen

travel to handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fine sratches to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 80,884 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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V236 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V236 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 V236 JVK registered?

V236 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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