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V585 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,654 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,654 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,382 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL/TREAD DAMAGE-O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,382 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL/TREAD DAMAGE-O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,312 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,799 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack on tread

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,643 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,537 miles

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,820 miles

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

auto box cooler pipe damp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (on 2.5mm).

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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V585 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V585 LHR, 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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V585 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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