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V392 LNP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,288 mi
Last recorded149,288 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 LNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,288 miles

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 149,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 143,949 miles

nearside head lamp lens in poor copndition,

Fail 10 Nov 2014 143,949 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside head lamp lens in poor copndition,

Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,838 miles

corrosion on rear subframe & inner rear sills & chassis

nearside headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 132,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition.

n/s/r on 2.5 mm.

reduced effort from o/s/r park brake .

Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,577 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 125,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,575 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust box corroded & in poor condition, minor leak of gases (recomend replacement)

front brake discs worn

n/s head lamp lens poor condition.

rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,667 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box very corroded. fuel tank support strap very corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,077 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded. fuel tank support strap very corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlight lens's are badly scratched.

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,902 miles

both headlight lens's are badly scratched.

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,709 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake fluid level low in resevoir

front number plate cracked

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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V392 LNP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V392 LNP, 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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V392 LNP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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