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V579 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,138 mi
Last recorded100,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes slight play and rear subframe corroded

centre exhaust poor condtion

n/s drive shaft gaiter very heavy damp no split found at time of test

o/s/f tyre very heavy perished/split inner sidewall

play in steering

Fail 28 Mar 2014 100,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes slight play and rear subframe corroded

centre exhaust poor condtion

n/s drive shaft gaiter very heavy damp no split found at time of test

o/s/f tyre very heavy perished/split inner sidewall

play in steering

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,113 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

exhaust corroded

o/s/r disc pitted heavy

Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake disc.s in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

brake pedal slightly spungy

exhaust system corroded

exhaust upper heat sheilds loose

front and rear brake discs corroded

front indicators slightly white

power steering fluid low

slight corrosion underside of car in places

tyres diffrant sizes on front and rear

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 90,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,576 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not to cord

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,576 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not to cord

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,344 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,875 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,875 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding in several areas,

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,983 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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V579 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V579 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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V579 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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