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V526 JFA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,575 mi
Last recorded59,575 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,750 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,713 miles

Slight oil and coolant leak

n/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,496 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has some freeplay

Various oil leaks

Very slight coolant leak around the pump

join between the backbox and the centre pipe is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,561 miles

Headlamps - Light output and beam image poor - suspect due to lens condition.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 40,194 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V526 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V526 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.

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What year was V526 JFA registered?

V526 JFA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V526 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 JFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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