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V488 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,367 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,287 miles

Rear brakes have an imbalance

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,424 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,812 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,505 miles

rear registration plate slight detioration

Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear registration plate slight detioration

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,685 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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V488 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V488 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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V488 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V488 LHJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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