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V838 LNO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 LNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 138,854 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r spring rusty

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,781 miles

Exhaust system deteriating

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 123,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust system deteriating

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,959 miles

Both front brake disc's corrodsed on inner surfaces

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,739 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are corroded and scored

near side mirror supported with insualation tape

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,739 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs are pitted corroded and scored

near side door mirror supported with insualation tape

rear discs are pitted corroded and scored

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

drivers mirror taped on

Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers mirror taped on

Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,621 miles

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

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

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,306 miles

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

offside mirror slight crack

Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside mirror slight crack

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,423 miles

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

offside mirror small crack

Fail 27 Jan 2006 59,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

offside mirror small crack

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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V838 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V838 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.

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V838 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V838 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 LNO shows 18 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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