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V350 JBA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 JBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 150,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 136,902 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,005 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,963 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,945 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,868 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,808 miles

o/s wiper blade split on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,032 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,261 miles

inner sidewalls on both o/s tyres scuffed

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,730 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,290 miles

n/s/r number plate lamp dull

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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V350 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V350 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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V350 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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