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V471 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 100,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,328 miles

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

N/s/ wiper smearing screen

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 94,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s/ wiper smearing screen

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,511 miles

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

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

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,562 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2007 55,653 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,886 miles

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

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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V471 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V471 LFV, 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 V471 LFV registered?

V471 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V471 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V471 LFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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