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V359 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,491 miles

General corrosion and rust to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,064 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

near and off side rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Mar 2019 91,064 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

near and off side rear suspension arm bushes worn

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,790 miles

Both rear wheel archers corroded

Central Front wiper rubber split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear wheel archers corroded

Central Front wiper rubber split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2016 72,739 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Unable to see welds due to under seal

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 50,029 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 9 May 2012 50,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 11 May 2011 48,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,250 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2008 36,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,516 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,547 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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V359 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V359 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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V359 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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