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V818 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,424 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear number plate condition poor

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,147 miles

both front and rear number plate condition poor

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,276 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,765 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly out oif shape

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 62,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel slightly out oif shape

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,925 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 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V818 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 V818 LHR registered?

V818 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V818 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 LHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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