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V801 LAR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 LAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,946 miles

borderline wear in both front suspension lower ball joints

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,654 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar links in poor condition

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2014 142,045 miles

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

borderline wear in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint(attention recommended)

centre exhaust section in poor condition

offside front seat belt webbing in very poor condition (new belt recommended)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 129,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 120,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 120,568 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,685 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has slight distortion

Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,030 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 91,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V801 LAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V801 LAR, 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 V801 LAR registered?

V801 LAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V801 LAR safe to buy?

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