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V439 JDU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

164,839 mi
Last recorded164,839 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 JDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 164,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 154,678 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2009 154,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front wipers slightly smearing

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2008 137,604 miles

185/65/14 n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly and small cut in outer wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all spill off hose worn but not leaking diesel

brake fluid level low

drivers seat belt fraying slightly

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/r numberplate bulb dim

o/s/f tyre wearing in inner edge stongly advise

oil leaks around engine stongly advise

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2008 137,604 miles

185/65/14 n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly and small cut in outer wall

all spill off hose worn but not leaking diesel

brake fluid level low

drivers seat belt fraying slightly

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/r numberplate bulb dim

o/s/f tyre wearing in inner edge stongly advise

oil leaks around engine stongly advise

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 116,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,602 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 103,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V439 JDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V439 JDU, 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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V439 JDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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