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V289 LEL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,834 mi
Last recorded131,834 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,834 miles

blow to front flexi and rear exhaust join

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f brake disc scored slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 131,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

blow to front flexi and rear exhaust join

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f brake disc scored slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,957 miles

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

nearside headlamp plastic lens is deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2014 124,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside headlamp plastic lens is deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,805 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,609 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,976 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,068 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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V289 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V289 LEL, 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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V289 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V289 LEL safe to buy?

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