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V56 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 101,240 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,175 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 94,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,956 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,023 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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V56 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V56 LJN, 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 V56 LJN registered?

V56 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V56 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 LJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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