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V301 LER

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

53,376 mi
Last recorded53,376 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 LER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 53,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,278 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 42,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,219 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing & judder

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,037 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,977 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

Fail 13 Feb 2012

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

nearside front wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,444 miles

both inner driveshaft joint gaiters leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,846 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,422 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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V301 LER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V301 LER, 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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V301 LER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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