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V484 JBF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,909 mi
Last recorded173,909 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 JBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 173,909 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror

Pass 22 May 2013 168,094 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches rusty

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Nearside wiper blade

Offside front link-bar dust cover

Offside handbrake low

Offside rear tyre on limit

Play in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2012 160,186 miles

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches rusty

Offside headlight image poor

Rear 'x' member rusty

Rear axle bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 144,651 miles

Impact damage to offside front

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside headlight poor image

Play in rack

Rear cross member rusty

Slight play in offside frpnt bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2010 139,975 miles

Play in rack

Fail 7 Apr 2010 139,808 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in rack

Pass 28 Nov 2008 131,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 131,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Aug 2007 125,287 miles

front discs worn

n/s mirror

n/s wiper blade

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Aug 2006 118,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 118,407 miles

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

Offside 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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V484 JBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V484 JBF, 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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V484 JBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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