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V659 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,776 mi
Last recorded165,776 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,776 miles

Both rear doors inner panel corroded but not seriously affecting overall security

Corrosion under vehicle. Rear suspension component corroded. "Strongly Advise"

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Oct 2018 165,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear doors inner panel corroded but not seriously affecting overall security

Corrosion under vehicle. Rear suspension component corroded. "Strongly Advise"

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Oct 2018 165,764 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Nearside rear door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Offiside rear door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,309 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 94,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,579 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,968 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,416 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,033 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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V659 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V659 LHK, 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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V659 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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