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V816 LHK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,589 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 144,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 142,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 136,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 136,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 133,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 107,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery is original and failed test

brake fluid failed test

offside wiper blade just starting to split

Fail 28 May 2012 107,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

battery is original and failed test

brake fluid failed test

offside wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 91,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2008 80,217 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 49,620 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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V816 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc 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 V816 LHK, 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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V816 LHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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