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V491 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,475 mi
Last recorded100,475 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,475 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 100,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 92,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 84,464 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 75,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,578 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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V491 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V491 LHJ registered?

V491 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V491 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 LHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V491 LHJ have outstanding finance?

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