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W108 LJR

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,498 mi
Last recorded80,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 LJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front hanger corroded and middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front hanger corroded and middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 76,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring holder arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring holder arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,933 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded / covered in grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (Spring holder arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 67,933 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipes slightly corroded / covered in grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,859 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,385 miles

Some corrosion to exhaust system towards the rear sections

Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some corrosion to exhaust system towards the rear sections

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,149 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 23 Aug 2007 42,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 35,735 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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W108 LJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W108 LJR, 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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W108 LJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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