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V345 JFA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,046 miles

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,280 miles

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

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)

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 43,242 miles

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion in places

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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V345 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V345 JFA, 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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V345 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V345 JFA safe to buy?

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