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V383 LEL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,139 mi
Last recorded135,139 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,139 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

warning for door open light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,443 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 109,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 98,499 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,145 miles

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

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

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2010 71,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,630 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,220 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,542 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,429 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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V383 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V383 LEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V383 LEL registered?

V383 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V383 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V383 LEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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