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V578 LGO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,532 mi
Last recorded144,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 LGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,532 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 144,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 133,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,806 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 107,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 98,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 88,564 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 53,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,540 miles

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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V578 LGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V578 LGO, 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 V578 LGO registered?

V578 LGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V578 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 LGO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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