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V989 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,582 mi
Last recorded214,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 214,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 204,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 191,300 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2017 178,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 178,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 165,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 154,077 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 153,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,675 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 14 Aug 2014 142,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 134,007 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 133,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 127,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 123,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 113,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,723 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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V989 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V989 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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V989 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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