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V561 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,761 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 117,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 110,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 100,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 15 Sep 2009 92,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,178 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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V561 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V561 LHK, 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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What year was V561 LHK registered?

V561 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V561 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 LHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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