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V648 LKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,878 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 3 Aug 2015 121,586 miles

Both rear tyres cracking 195/65/15 V

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Fail 11 Jul 2014 114,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,547 miles

Air bag light apparent on dash

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

Heat shield loose above exhaust

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

Offside rear number plate light deteriated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light apparent on dash

Heat shield loose above exhaust

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

Offside rear number plate light deteriated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2012 94,383 miles

Both number plate lamps deteriated.

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,383 miles

Both number plate lamps deteriated.

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,403 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,526 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,004 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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V648 LKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V648 LKJ, 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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V648 LKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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