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V451 LAN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 LAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,372 miles

big oil leak cam cover gasket

middle box in poor condition

rear box rubbing heat shield

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,518 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish .

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded .

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,660 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorber upper m ounts starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both no plates fading

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,791 miles

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

both no plates fading

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,614 miles

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

rear no plate fading

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,464 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate fading

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,028 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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V451 LAN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 V451 LAN, 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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V451 LAN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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