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V394 FRJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,186 mi
Last recorded136,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 136,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 136,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,139 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 126,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 86,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,134 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,701 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,787 miles

rear centre seat belt not fitted

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,247 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,320 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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V394 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V394 FRJ, 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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What year was V394 FRJ registered?

V394 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V394 FRJ safe to buy?

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