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V462 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,809 mi
Last recorded48,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 48,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,926 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,362 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,089 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,194 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,652 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,820 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,351 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,998 miles

centre exhaust corroded

slight leak from power rack

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,568 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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V462 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V462 LHJ, 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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V462 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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