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V489 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,915 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,150 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,216 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded but not leaking gasses.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,782 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

air bag light flashing intermitantly on dash.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,515 miles

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

air bag light flashing intermitantly on dash.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,686 miles

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

rear number plate lights faded,but work ok for mot.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,600 miles

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

both number plate lights corroded but working at time m/o/t

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,933 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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V489 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V489 LFV, 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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V489 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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