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V820 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,690 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,611 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 72,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake fluid close to minimum level

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front power steering pipe leaking

front tyres worn on edges

power steering pump leaking

rear brake uneven

rear registration plate delaminated

reverse light not working and full of water

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,873 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,872 miles

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

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

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor pas oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,693 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads low and starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,342 miles

front number plate "L" fading

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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V820 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V820 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V820 LHR registered?

V820 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V820 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 LHR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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