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V47 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,532 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Front number plate deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,636 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside front wingmirror cracked

Offside front headlamp pattern weak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside front wingmirror cracked

Offside front headlamp pattern weak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,144 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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V47 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V47 LJN, 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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V47 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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