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V235 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2011 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Nov 2011 131,301 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,960 miles

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

Oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2008 90,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 76,866 miles

Front number plate cracked

Near side mirror glass insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2007 76,866 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Near side mirror glass insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 63,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,520 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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V235 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V235 LHR, 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 V235 LHR registered?

V235 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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