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V298 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,645 mi
Last recorded152,645 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 152,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2012 152,645 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 138,769 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 138,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,106 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 132,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 114,151 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 114,151 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,407 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 97,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 84,762 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,971 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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V298 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V298 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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V298 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V298 LHK safe to buy?

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