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L89 TGT

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 TGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,165 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,027 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 88,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 82,746 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 82,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 77,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 64,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,996 miles

n/s o/s wiper blades marginal

handbrake marginal travel

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,794 miles

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

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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L89 TGT is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L89 TGT, 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 L89 TGT registered?

L89 TGT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is L89 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L89 TGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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