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V328 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,314 mi
Last recorded199,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 199,314 miles

Front o/s shock absorber is starting to leak.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 199,314 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front o/s shock absorber is starting to leak.

Pass 25 May 2018 169,752 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 169,752 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 136,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,916 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,233 miles

Headlight glass has faded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked but not likley to be misread

near side front fog lamp damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2012 115,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked but not likley to be misread

near side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,590 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 109,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 92,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,846 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V328 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V328 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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V328 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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