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V540 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 94,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,568 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,068 miles

Handbrake cables

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged plastic cover

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,934 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,934 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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V540 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V540 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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V540 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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