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V633 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,024 mi
Last recorded160,024 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV633 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 160,024 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 159,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 146,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

OSF brake flexi running close to bodywork and needs adjustment

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 146,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OSF brake flexi running close to bodywork and needs adjustment

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 134,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear tyres fitted are different sizes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 134,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear tyres fitted are different sizes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,621 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 121,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre brake lighr disconnected

exhaust out put noise excessive to simular compatible vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,319 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Nov 2008 106,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,168 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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V633 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V633 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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V633 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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