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V131 LFR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,453 mi
Last recorded151,453 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,453 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust hitting rear axle

n/s door mirror secured with tape

Fail 31 Mar 2011 151,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust hitting rear axle

n/s door mirror secured with tape

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 141,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 123,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,169 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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V131 LFR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V131 LFR, 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 V131 LFR registered?

V131 LFR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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