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V424 LOM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,988 mi
Last recorded152,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 LOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,988 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

petrol tank supports rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2014 152,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp lens badly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge 185/65 r/14

petrol tank supports rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 145,072 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel high

rear subframe corrodid

Fail 20 Jul 2013 145,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel high

rear subframe corrodid

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,851 miles

2x front exhaust brackets broken /front [flexi ] section exhaust leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Jul 2012 125,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

2x front exhaust brackets broken /front [flexi ] section exhaust leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both middle exhaust brackets broken

both rear brake pipes and n.s front corroded at flexis

engine oil leak

front no/plate damaged

fuel filler and vent pipes and tank straps corroded

poor image both dip beams

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,514 miles

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

Offside 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)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust blowing at tail joint and front pipe bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

front bumper damage

n/s/front brake pipe to flexi corroded

noise in steering rack

oil level low and engine oil leak

p/a/steering pipe corroded

tank filler and vent pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 86,016 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 86,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,482 miles

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition cracking

offside rear tyre poor condition cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,060 miles

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

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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V424 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V424 LOM, 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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V424 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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