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V478 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front caliper spring broken and rubbing on disc

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front caliper spring broken and rubbing on disc

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,234 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 65,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,722 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,776 miles

centre exhaust section blowing slightly

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 46,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,744 miles

Front pads getting low

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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V478 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V478 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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V478 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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