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V599 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,805 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,165 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriated

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Exhaust downpipe flexible joint deteriated

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside and offside head lamp patterns poor

Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriated

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside and offside headlamp patterns poor

Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,824 miles

Centre exhaust system deteriated

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2016 70,824 miles

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

Centre exhaust system deteriated

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,895 miles

Centre exhaust system deteriating

Front number plate deteriating

Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,568 miles

Exhaust system deteriating

Front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,168 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system deteriating

Front number plate deteriating

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,168 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system deteriating

Front number plate deteriating

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,380 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

front number plate poor

offside front tyre splitting on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2011 49,380 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

front number plate poor

offside front tyre splitting on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,849 miles

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

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

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

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

front rear brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2010 48,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,521 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,842 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,174 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both inner driveshaft boots slightly leaking grease

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 28,122 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)

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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V599 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V599 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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V599 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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