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N8 LCT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 LCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,148 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,416 miles

brake pipes corroding

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,899 miles

brake pipes corroding

n/s rear wheel damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 98,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipes corroding

n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,193 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,011 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,906 miles

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

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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N8 LCT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N8 LCT, 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 N8 LCT registered?

N8 LCT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is N8 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 LCT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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