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L12 MRF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

280,321 mi
Last recorded280,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 280,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 264,162 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 264,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 247,161 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 226,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 207,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 189,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 172,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 156,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 139,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 121,325 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 121,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 104,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre seat belt noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

centre seat belt noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 100,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,628 miles

advice under side of vehicle very muddy

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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L12 MRF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L12 MRF, 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 L12 MRF registered?

L12 MRF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is L12 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 MRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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