CarVerify

Free Car Check

V847 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,987 mi
Last recorded172,987 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 172,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 172,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 165,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 153,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 153,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 149,790 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 149,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 144,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 144,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 127,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,562 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V847 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V847 LHJ, 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

How do I check the history of V847 LHJ?

You can check the full history of V847 LHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V847 LHJ registered?

V847 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V847 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V847 LHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V847 LHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V847 LHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.