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V610 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV610 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 144,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 144,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes covered

sills covered

Fail 6 Aug 2016 139,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque/no beam pattern/obscure (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir over-filled (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven ns/os (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens turning opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch & brake pedal pad rubbers partially worn away

cover sills fitted

osf windscreen wiper blade split, possibly defective[WBBS0019]

Pass 31 Jul 2015

clutch slipping

Fail 29 Jul 2015

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 121,407 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

sills covered

Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,219 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 114,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advice o/s/f tyre on limit recomend replace

Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice o/s/f tyre on limit recomend replace

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,234 miles

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

advise registration plates deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise registration plates deteriated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,977 miles

advise registration plates slight deteriation recomend replace

Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,954 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise registration plates slight deteriation recomend replace

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 77,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 63,405 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,405 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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V610 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V610 LJN, 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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V610 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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