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V748 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,970 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 63,952 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and attached suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,555 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,437 miles

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Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,988 miles

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Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,857 miles

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Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,283 miles

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Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,484 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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V748 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V748 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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V748 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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