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L15 REO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 REO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 97,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,012 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 86,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,939 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 80,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,038 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,835 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,711 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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L15 REO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L15 REO, 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 L15 REO registered?

L15 REO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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