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V85 JVK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 163,035 miles

no beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 143,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 128,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r light unit loose,power steering pipes corroded,fuel pipes corroded,o/s/f inner c.v gaitor leaking.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r light unit loose,power steering pipes corroded,fuel pipes corroded,o/s/f inner c.v gaitor leaking.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 110,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,877 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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V85 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V85 JVK, 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 V85 JVK registered?

V85 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V85 JVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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