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V585 LJM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 LJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 134,079 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 134,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 123,102 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,512 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 118,512 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,924 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 111,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 105,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 90,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 85,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,933 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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V585 LJM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJM, 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 LJM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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