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V471 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,588 mi
Last recorded142,588 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 142,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 140,356 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 140,356 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,702 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 114,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 89,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 80,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,277 miles

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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V471 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V471 LHK, 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 V471 LHK registered?

V471 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V471 LHK safe to buy?

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