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L88 SPM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,826 miles

Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Small cracks in both front tyre treads.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,519 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,096 miles

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

front both tyres perished, cords not exposed.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 38,023 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 30,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,255 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,916 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 14,867 miles

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

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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L88 SPM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L88 SPM, 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 L88 SPM registered?

L88 SPM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is L88 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 SPM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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