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V126 LKG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 93,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,551 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,735 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on edges of tread

no water to rear windscreen(washers)

scraches to front n/s and o/s headlamp lenes

Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on edges of tread

no water to rear windscreen(washers)

scraches to front n/s and o/s headlamp lenes

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 35,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,920 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 31,920 miles

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

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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V126 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V126 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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V126 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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