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V252 LON

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,924 mi
Last recorded100,924 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 LON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 100,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlamp patterns poor

coolant pump leaking

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,818 miles

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

both headlights scuffed

slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,279 miles

condensation to both head lights

Fail 21 Jul 2012 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

condensation to both head lights

Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 76,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 57,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,915 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,779 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,987 miles

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

Slight misting of oil on power steering fluid cooler.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,865 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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V252 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V252 LON, 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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V252 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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