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V438 RJO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 RJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 92,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,515 miles

Both front brake discs are in very poor condition on inner faces

Centre & rear sections of exhaust are in poor condition

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake discs are in very poor condition on inner faces

Centre & rear sections of exhaust are in poor condition

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear most section

offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing windscreen adequately

sections of exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear most section

offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing windscreen adequately

sections of exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre bald on edges but has raised tread so still legal

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre bald on edges but has raised tread so still legal

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,681 miles

both front discs corroding on inner edges , front brakes 18% out of balance.

engine oil leak suspect cam cover area.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,207 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,474 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in tread not showing cordes at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,372 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,376 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 21,376 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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V438 RJO 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V438 RJO, 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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V438 RJO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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