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V146 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,024 miles

front tyres strange wear on inner edges

minor corrosion to lower areas and brake pipes

nearside front brake minor bind and pads slightly low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,401 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flange (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,288 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flange (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise nearside rear hub ?

Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight noise nearside rear hub ?

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,673 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,589 miles

exaust system deteriating. signs of under vehicle surface corrosion. minor wear suspension etc.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 57,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate marginal deterioration

Fail 31 May 2007 49,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2007 49,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2006 45,330 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades and rear number plate deteriorating

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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V146 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V146 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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V146 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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