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V83 LJB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,618 mi
Last recorded75,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 LJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,268 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Slight misting of oil on power steering rack.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Slight misting of oil on power steering rack.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 53,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

slight lip on front discs

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,161 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

slight lip on front discs

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,454 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,179 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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V83 LJB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V83 LJB, 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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V83 LJB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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