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V310 JLS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 JLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,278 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,529 miles

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

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

osf inner boot leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

osf inner boot leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,542 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,623 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes are corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

power steering pump shows a sweat although no deffinite sign of leakage

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes are corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

power steering pump shows a sweat although no deffinite sign of leakage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front inner CV gaitor has been losing some grease

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,123 miles

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

offside front driveshaft is sweating slightly

power steering fluid level is low

rear registration is slightly discoloured but legible

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,491 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front drop link and antiroll bar close to driveshaft but not interfering during mot retest

Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,897 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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V310 JLS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V310 JLS, 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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V310 JLS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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