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V281 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stop lamp high vision not working

Fail 27 Jun 2017 107,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stop lamp high vision not working

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,787 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement staberlizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement staberlizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

gear box cooler pipes leaking

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,289 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 75,099 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 75,099 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,162 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front wheelarch covers insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre wall starting to cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,258 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V281 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V281 LHK, 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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V281 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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