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V720 JKO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 JKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 154,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 146,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 146,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 139,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 134,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 134,881 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 119,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 93,492 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,492 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,468 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some wear suspension etc

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,331 miles

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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V720 JKO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V720 JKO, 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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V720 JKO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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