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V589 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 144,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 144,317 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,646 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 139,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 129,134 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 129,134 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 114,714 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 114,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 105,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2009 105,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 93,367 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 88,168 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded, slight leakage.

Nearside rear tyre, on limit 1.6mm, worn uneven, recommend replace.

Oil leak on engine, recommend attention.

Rear brake discs, signs of scoring/pitting, recommend further inspection.

Pass 22 May 2006 77,905 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 77,905 miles

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

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

Exhaust heavily corroded, slight leakage, recommend replace.

Front brake discs worn, corroded, keep check on, replace recommended.

Nearside rear tyre low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Offside front tyre,worn uneven, inner edge, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Recommend Wheel Alignment check for uneven tyre wear.

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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V589 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V589 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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V589 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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