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V156 LKG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 144,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber mount corroded unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liner

Offside Rear shock absorber mount corroded unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liner

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2023 144,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber mount corroded unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liner

Offside Rear shock absorber mount corroded unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liner

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,310 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from joint old pipe to new at the flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 143,310 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Hand brake cable failed during testing. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from joint old pipe to new at the flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 140,163 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lense cracked and slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,770 miles

flat spots on n/s/r tyre & close to limit .......

wipers smear ......

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,701 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres wearing edges ......

o/s number plate lamp not as bright as n/s .......

rear exhaust leaking & corroding .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 102,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,525 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 85,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,122 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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V156 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V156 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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V156 LKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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