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V966 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,674 mi
Last recorded112,674 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,627 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,094 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 42,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,645 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 97,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres inner & outer shoulder wear

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 73,587 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,820 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,587 miles

exhaust system very corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight free play in steerihg column to rack input shaft

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,449 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Feb 2006 47,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

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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V966 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V966 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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V966 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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