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V821 LNO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV821 LNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,126 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,994 miles

Both rear number plate lamps faded

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,155 miles

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

Oil leak Rocker Cover ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,676 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken away from silencer, but exhaust still supported adequately

Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,676 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken away from silencer, but exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,140 miles

front discs low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,799 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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V821 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V821 LNO, 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 V821 LNO registered?

V821 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V821 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V821 LNO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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