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V244 LOP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 LOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,676 miles

areas of advanced corrosion.

exhaust in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rear most mount broken. still adequately supported at time of test. advise repair.

rusty brake pipes.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rear most mount broken. still adequately supported at time of test. advise repair.

rusty brake pipes.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,256 miles

offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,567 miles

exhaust rear mounting broken

o/s rear tyre split but not through to the cords

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,567 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

o/s rear tyre split but not through to the cords

Pass 25 May 2012 81,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 59,992 miles

offside front anti-roll drop link is worn and knocking

rear foot and handbrake have low effort, rec further inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2008 69,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,992 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 54,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS AT BOTH SIDES ARE WEARING LOW AND ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION.

PERSONAL ITEMS THAT HANG FROM THE CENTRAL REAR VIEW MIRROR OR ATTACHED TO THE SWEPT AREA OF THE WINDSCREEN OBSTRUCTS DRIVERS VIEW AND MAY BE CLASSED AS A FAILURE IF NOT REMOVED.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

front bumper loose/ damaged

front wiper wear indicators yellow

possibly due brake fluid change

rear silencer mounting rubber split slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,433 miles

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

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

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)

front bumper loose/ damaged

front wiper wear indicators yellow

possibly due brake fluid change

rear silencer mounting rubber split slightly

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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V244 LOP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V244 LOP, 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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V244 LOP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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