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V319 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV319 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 146,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system damaged and blowing at rear and front flexi blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,704 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing but secure

Fail 9 Mar 2015 127,704 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe blowing but secure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 110,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front flexi deteriated and slight blow

front subframe repaired

Fail 4 Mar 2014 110,369 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front flexi deteriated and slight blow

front subframe repaired

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front headlamp's have poor beam pattern's & detorating

corrosion to both rear inner sill's/wheel arche's

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,277 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front headlamp's have poor beam pattern's & detorating

corrosion to both rear inner sill's/wheel arche's

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,929 miles

advise all rear suspension bushes starting to weaken

advise front exhaust flex condition deteriorating

advise headlamps condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leaks on engine

advise osf seat belt frayed

advise play in os steering rack inner tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and are noisy in operation

Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise all rear suspension bushes starting to weaken

advise front exhaust flex condition deteriorating

advise headlamps condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leaks on engine

advise osf seat belt frayed

advise play in os steering rack inner tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and are noisy in operation

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,864 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Aug 2009 80,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,259 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,441 miles

both number plates starting to disfigure

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,242 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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V319 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V319 LJN, 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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V319 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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