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V389 LNY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 108,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 106,202 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 103,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,947 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,020 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,455 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 78,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,686 miles

rear exhaust silencer pin holed

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust silencer pin holed

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 54,119 miles

middle & rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,843 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,332 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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V389 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V389 LNY, 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 V389 LNY registered?

V389 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V389 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 LNY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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