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V72 LJN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,520 mi
Last recorded146,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 146,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 146,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Sunstrip sticker fitted in swept area

Fail 6 Nov 2020 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Sunstrip sticker fitted in swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 126,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 126,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X TWO (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X TWO (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 122,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 105,702 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2016 105,700 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 98,799 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 98,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,617 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,275 miles

reverse lights innop

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,918 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to 1.6 limit slight dampness power st pump

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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V72 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V72 LJN, 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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V72 LJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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