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V144 LNY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,719 mi
Last recorded148,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check condition of all outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering fluid low

unable to check condition of all outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,992 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,085 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,023 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 145,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 142,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 142,650 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 139,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 132,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,332 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc,s worn and corroded at inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,044 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

near side front metal brake pipe shows slight corrosion.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off and near side front brake disc inner face shows slight corrosion.

off side front wiper blade rbber split.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,087 miles

front brake discs show corrosion and pitting

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight damage front registration plate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corrosion.

off side rear tyre tread worn uneven/out of shape.

power assisted steering pump shows oil/fluid contamination.

slight under vehicle oil contamination.

steering rack play.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,775 miles

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side rear tyres show uneven wear.

oil leak

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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V144 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V144 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.

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V144 LNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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