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V395 LEL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,187 mi
Last recorded147,187 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,187 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are corroding[inner face]

nearside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2012 147,187 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are corroding[inner face]

nearside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2011 133,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2010 126,191 miles

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

Fail 18 Dec 2010 126,191 miles

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

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

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 123,118 miles

Ehaust brackets rusty

Front disc slightly pitted

Fail 5 Dec 2009 123,118 miles

Ehaust brackets rusty

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front disc slightly pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 115,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 111,811 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 102,079 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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V395 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V395 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.

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V395 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V395 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V395 LEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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