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V57 LFL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,528 mi
Last recorded88,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 LFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,555 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 64,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

object hanging from mirror (removed)

off side rear tyre has a nail in but to close to edge to repair

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,837 miles

both numberplates starting to discolour

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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V57 LFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V57 LFL, 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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V57 LFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V57 LFL safe to buy?

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