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V290 JBA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 JBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,418 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,951 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs close to wear limet

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,951 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs close to wear limet

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,646 miles

All Rear Suspension Bushes Starting To Wear & Split

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Very Slightly Noisey

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,891 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,888 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 nails in n/s/f tyre and close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,684 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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V290 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 JBA, 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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V290 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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