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V965 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,175 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 134,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 128,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,741 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 125,741 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,222 miles

exhaust corroded, rear exhaust box impact damage.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres wearing very low inner edges.

front wipers smearing.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,228 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded, rear exhaust box impact damage.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres wearing very low inner edges.

front wipers smearing.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,105 miles

front tyres wearing very low inner edges.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

rear brake pads low.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 101,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 101,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 97,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,319 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,319 miles

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

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

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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V965 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V965 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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V965 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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