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V49 LBF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 LBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,181 miles

clutch pedal rubber starting to split but still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,299 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,444 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,899 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,898 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,591 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,626 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolor but still ok at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,247 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 28,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Feb 2006 21,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s front & both rear tyres 3mm tread left †o/s front tyre 4mm tread left

Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,346 miles

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

n/s front & both rear tyres 3mm tread left †o/s front tyre 4mm tread left

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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V49 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V49 LBF, 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 V49 LBF registered?

V49 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V49 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 LBF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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