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V623 LON

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,926 mi
Last recorded173,926 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 LON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 173,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 171,452 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 171,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 161,917 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front front number plate slightly deteriated

Front pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel when rotated

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 161,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front front number plate slightly deteriated

Front pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel when rotated

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 150,156 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 150,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 136,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,169 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 128,169 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,655 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 112,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside anti roll bar links rubbers split

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre cut on outside wall not deep enough to show cords

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,076 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside

Offside front brake pipe starting to rust

Offside rear tyre has cut in outside wall not deep enough to reveal cords

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,715 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,632 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006

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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V623 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V623 LON, 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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V623 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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