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V488 LOM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 LOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,988 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,736 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 71,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,577 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,902 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,650 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 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LOM, 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 LOM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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