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V535 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,989 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 107,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,812 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 102,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,562 miles

Rear rear anti-roll bars links bolts corroded.

front and rear suspension corrosion.

headlamps frosted.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drivers door step has corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel lines corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (suspension mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (suspension mounting) (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drivers door step has corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel lines corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s and N/s rear inner sills corroding.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s and N/s rear inner sills corroding.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,758 miles

headlight lens scatched

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlight lens scatched

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,938 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,169 miles

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

headlight dip switch slightly faulty

Fail 28 Mar 2009 79,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlight dip switch slightly faulty

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 59,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,758 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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V535 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V535 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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V535 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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