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V994 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,253 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 76,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,908 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,691 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,913 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2012 60,913 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,153 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE

TALL BOX AND CENTRE EXHANST IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,018 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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V994 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V994 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 V994 LHJ registered?

V994 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V994 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V994 LHJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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