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W124 JGV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,044 mi
Last recorded176,044 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 JGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 176,044 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

s/wiper blades splitting

temp. repair to front bumper

Pass 31 Oct 2014 176,044 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

s/wiper blades splitting

temp. repair to front bumper

Pass 27 Sep 2013 174,108 miles

Both front wipers rubbers split.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front bumper repaired with tape.

N/S/F fog lamp lens cracked. O/S/F foglamp lens covered with tape.

Slight buckle in both rear wheels

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

outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 174,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers rubbers split.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front bumper repaired with tape.

N/S/F fog lamp lens cracked. O/S/F foglamp lens covered with tape.

Slight buckle in both rear wheels

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

outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 164,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

temp repaires to front bumper & o/s/f fog light

Pass 18 Aug 2012 164,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

temp repaires to front bumper & o/s/f fog light

Pass 20 Aug 2011 154,676 miles

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

Damage to front bumper.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 154,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 144,969 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S door mirror casing insecure/broken.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 144,969 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S door mirror casing insecure/broken.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 132,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper repaired by tape . sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 132,189 miles

front bumper repaired by tape . sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,998 miles

Front bumper crackedd and repaired with tape.

N/S and O/S wipers split.

N/S/R hub cap missing.

N/S/R tyre 3mm tread depth left.

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

O/S/F tyre on limit.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 113,994 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper crackedd and repaired with tape.

N/S and O/S wipers split.

N/S/R hub cap missing.

N/S/R tyre 3mm tread depth left.

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

O/S/F tyre on limit.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,730 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 97,715 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,974 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 80,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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W124 JGV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W124 JGV, 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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W124 JGV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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