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V160 LTG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 LTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,063 miles

Front pipe exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 92,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pipe exhaust deteriorated

O/s/f brake has bind

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight bulge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight bulge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,620 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,326 miles

Oil leak on engine, Air con system leaking.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,622 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,258 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2010 67,258 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,624 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,884 miles

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Fail 18 Jan 2007 53,884 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V160 LTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V160 LTG, 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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V160 LTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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