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V518 JFA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,523 mi
Last recorded161,523 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 159,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 150,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 144,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 128,781 miles

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)

n/s/r has slight brake bind not excessive at this stage.

rear number plate has slight fading but numbers/letters still clearly visable.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 106,926 miles

There is a fault with the central locking system that may lead to the inability to opoen the rear doors and tailgate. This should be addressed ASAP.

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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V518 JFA 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 100%.

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 V518 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V518 JFA registered?

V518 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V518 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 JFA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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