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W186 JGV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,691 mi
Last recorded111,691 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 JGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,691 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear sills/ wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 111,637 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front wings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear sills/ wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel long

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,026 miles

Both Rear sills/ wheel arches corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,023 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Both Rear sills/ wheel arches corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,191 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and approaching legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,849 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,381 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,012 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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W186 JGV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W186 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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W186 JGV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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