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V586 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,029 mi
Last recorded172,029 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 172,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 172,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 166,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent flexi pipe brkt (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 166,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent flexi pipe brkt (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,055 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 161,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 156,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 156,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 153,139 miles

Engine oil leaks from cam aover gasket.

Nearside and offside rear tyres treads low towards edges.185/65/R14/85H

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 153,133 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks from cam aover gasket.

Nearside and offside rear tyres treads low towards edges.185/65/R14/85H

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 148,474 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside dorr mirror glass damaged and insecure.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside side light dim (old bulb).

Offside door mirror secured by rope.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washer jets require clean out and adjustment.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 148,461 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside dorr mirror glass damaged and insecure.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside side light dim (old bulb).

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside door mirror secured by rope.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washer jets require clean out and adjustment.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 141,660 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,424 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 135,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,308 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 130,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 117,235 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 117,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V586 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V586 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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V586 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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