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V448 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,978 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,566 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps misted up

Fail 14 Aug 2015 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

both front headlamps misted up

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,892 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 103,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 54,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,192 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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V448 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V448 LHR, 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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V448 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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