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V897 LNO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 LNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,304 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,278 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,768 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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V897 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V897 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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What year was V897 LNO registered?

V897 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V897 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 LNO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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