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V381 JGS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 JGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Detriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,272 miles

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

underbody and inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 85,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody and inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,448 miles

Offside Rear meta;l brake pipe corroded

front brake pads low and discs pitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

underbody & rear sills corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 75,448 miles

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

Offside Rear meta;l brake pipe corroded

front brake pads low and discs pitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

underbody & rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,142 miles

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,835 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,319 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,863 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,418 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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V381 JGS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 V381 JGS, 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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V381 JGS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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