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V638 JBO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,678 mi
Last recorded167,678 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 167,678 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 167,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 155,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

numberplates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2008 155,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

numberplates slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2007 143,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 143,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 128,599 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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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V638 JBO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V638 JBO, 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 V638 JBO registered?

V638 JBO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V638 JBO safe to buy?

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