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LBZ 5432

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 5432
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,975 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,508 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,122 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,013 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 81,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,479 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 73,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,827 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,437 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 59,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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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LBZ 5432 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBZ 5432, 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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LBZ 5432 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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