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V597 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 98,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,010 miles

both middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,486 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 49,297 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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V597 LHJ 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V597 LHJ, 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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V597 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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