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V668 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,853 mi
Last recorded133,853 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,853 miles

front roll bar link bars worn

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 123,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,398 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,849 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 103,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,095 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,248 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,780 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,218 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,219 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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V668 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V668 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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V668 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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