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V857 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 69,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 67,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,626 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,127 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,153 miles

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

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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V857 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V857 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.

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What year was V857 LHJ registered?

V857 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V857 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V857 LHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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