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V629 FJA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,117 mi
Last recorded182,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 182,117 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 182,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 173,373 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 173,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 165,335 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 165,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 157,426 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 157,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 148,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 136,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 136,106 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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V629 FJA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V629 FJA, 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 V629 FJA registered?

V629 FJA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V629 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V629 FJA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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