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V818 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 162,720 miles

o/s front tyre weor on inside edge

park brake 18%

underside corroding in various places

Fail 13 Jan 2011 162,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre weor on inside edge

underside corroding in various places

Pass 11 Jan 2010 149,764 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2008 137,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 128,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 101,678 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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V818 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V818 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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What year was V818 LHJ registered?

V818 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V818 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 LHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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