MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust system in poor condition
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside headlamp aim on upper limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside headlamp aim on upper limit
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V43 JAT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V43 JAT, 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 V43 JAT registered?
V43 JAT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.
Is V43 JAT safe to buy?
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