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V464 JBL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,517 mi
Last recorded41,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 JBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,290 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,785 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 40,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 40,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort low. (61K/158K)

Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,856 miles

Slight oil mist from steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 31,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,384 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing is noisy

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 26,151 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,380 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,380 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,570 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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V464 JBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V464 JBL, 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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V464 JBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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