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V103 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded offside+nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Front offside+nearside steering inner joints has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside+nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front bumper damaged

offside front fog lamp missing

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front bumper damaged

offside front fog lamp missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,791 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,259 miles

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

damage to offside front bumper and spot lamp missing.

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 75,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,604 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,478 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,958 miles

slight background noise from near side rear wheel bearing.

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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V103 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V103 LJN, 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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V103 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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