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V789 JGU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,938 mi
Last recorded143,938 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 JGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 136,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 130,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,558 miles

exhaust pipe coroded & poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2010 126,558 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

exhaust pipe coroded & poor condition

front discs lipped

offside front anti roll bar link pin has lift

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,190 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,538 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 104,538 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 104,241 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 94,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 94,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 84,743 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)

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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V789 JGU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V789 JGU, 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 V789 JGU registered?

V789 JGU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V789 JGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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