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V398 MJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 MJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 81,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 67,215 miles

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

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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V398 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V398 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V398 MJN registered?

V398 MJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V398 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 MJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V398 MJN have outstanding finance?

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