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V475 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 149,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 139,318 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre.

slight body work damage to n/s/f door.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 139,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks in n/s/f tyre.

slight body work damage to n/s/f door.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 124,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

new tyre fitted to nearside rear was flat when vehicle presented for test.

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 108,688 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

new tyre fitted to nearside rear was flat when vehicle presented for test.

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 103,770 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges,just legal,replace soon,suggest alignment check.

offside driveshaft inner gaiter loose/leaking grease.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

offside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum,replace as soon as possible.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 97,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 93,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (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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V475 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V475 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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V475 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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