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V342 RJO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 RJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 115,458 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow, (centre)

Pass 2 May 2015 109,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 103,262 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 95,040 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 88,561 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)

Pass 21 May 2011 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn

n/s shaft seal slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 74,159 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake discs are worn thin.

Front tyres are wearing off edges.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Windscreen damaged, not yet excessive.

Pass 20 May 2009 66,915 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 20 May 2008 60,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2007 52,769 miles

chip in center of screen

Fail 29 May 2007 52,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in center of screen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,187 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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V342 RJO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V342 RJO, 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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V342 RJO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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