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V996 LHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,758 mi
Last recorded155,758 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 151,096 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 145,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 140,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,046 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 107,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 98,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,946 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,021 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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V996 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V996 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 V996 LHJ registered?

V996 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V996 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 LHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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