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V142 LNY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,624 mi
Last recorded141,624 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 141,624 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 141,624 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 137,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 133,567 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 133,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 129,133 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 129,060 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 117,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 105,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 101,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 89,949 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,949 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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V142 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V142 LNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V142 LNY registered?

V142 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V142 LNY safe to buy?

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