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V747 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,568 mi
Last recorded124,568 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 123,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 123,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,150 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 120,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,025 miles

damp around auto gearbox cooler pipes

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint cover deteriorating

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread and perishing

slight exhaust blow

wipers slightly smear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,977 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,225 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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V747 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V747 LHR, 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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What year was V747 LHR registered?

V747 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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