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V286 LON

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,238 mi
Last recorded47,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 LON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 47,238 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012
Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,290 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 36,664 miles

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit

Fail 22 Dec 2010 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 28,592 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,101 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,007 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 53,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,176 miles

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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V286 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V286 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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V286 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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