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V461 LAN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 LAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,566 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged, repaired with tape

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,157 miles

front reg plate loose

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front reg plate loose

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 60,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked but still serviceable

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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V461 LAN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V461 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V461 LAN registered?

V461 LAN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V461 LAN safe to buy?

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