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V352 JBA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,955 mi
Last recorded154,955 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 JBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 154,955 miles

HEADLIGHTS / TRACKING / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / CORRSION ON REAR SUBFRAME / HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE / FRONT TYRES STARTING TOCUT OUT ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Jan 2012 154,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

HEADLIGHTS / TRACKING / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / CORRSION ON REAR SUBFRAME / HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE / FRONT TYRES STARTING TOCUT OUT ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Jan 2011 146,083 miles

CORRSION ON REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2010 132,477 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 132,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 115,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 102,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,297 miles

exhaust blow from front

front brake disc nearside corroded and worn

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,779 miles

nail in nearside front tyre.

rotational tyre paired with a non rotational tyre on front axle.

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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V352 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V352 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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V352 JBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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