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V116 LKG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 128,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS DEFUSERS SCUFFED REDUCING LIGHT STRENGTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view GLASS DAMAGED IS NOW PART OF TEST FOR MIRR REQUIREMENT (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ST RACK ARM JOINT WORN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (2.2.B.1h)

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

ENG OIL LEAKS

NT NOTE / INDICATION VISIBLE MAIN BEAM INDICATION VISIBLE

OSR PART OF Q PANEL./BUMPER DAMAGED

no dash lighs

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pads low unable to inspect fully

front tyres low

headlamp lenses frosted causing a poor beam image

Fail 8 Oct 2014 123,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust joint leaking slightly

front tyres worn low

headalmp beam image poor and lenses in very poor condition

offside front wing damaged

rear brake pads worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 26 Sep 2013 113,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,689 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn to limit

offside inner c.v. boot leaking grease

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 29 May 2010 98,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 98,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 92,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2008 85,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 85,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,057 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 May 2006 56,055 miles

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

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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V116 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V116 LKG, 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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V116 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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