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V412 LWX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 LWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,697 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 135,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 128,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 128,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 121,702 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 121,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 113,821 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 113,821 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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V412 LWX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V412 LWX, 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 V412 LWX registered?

V412 LWX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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