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V443 LOM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,382 mi
Last recorded117,382 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 LOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,382 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Child seat fitted offside rear unable to fully inspect belt

nearside headlight pattern weak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake fluid getting low

Child seat fitted offside rear unable to fully inspect belt

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

nearside headlight pattern weak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,184 miles

Child seat fitted Offside rear seat unable to fully inspect belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 95,972 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,526 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 79,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 79,244 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 72,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,236 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,236 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 50,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V443 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V443 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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What year was V443 LOM registered?

V443 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V443 LOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 LOM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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