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V61 LFR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,140 mi
Last recorded209,140 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 209,140 miles

both front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Feb 2016 209,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 200,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Steering slightly notchy.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 190,886 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering pinnion shaft.

Steering feels abit notchy.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 190,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Park brake could do with adjustment.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering pinnion shaft.

Steering feels abit notchy.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 179,459 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 179,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 166,883 miles

Brake pipe into load sensing valve corroded.

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

Nearside headlamp lens gone cloudy.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 166,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pipe into load sensing valve corroded.

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

Nearside headlamp lens gone cloudy.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 153,319 miles

both number plate lamps showing deterioration.

front brake pads may need replacing in about 5-6 thousand miles.

rear metal brake pipes going to laden valve showing corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 135,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 135,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F SILL DENTED

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,568 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel brg slightly noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2008 102,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 88,086 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

horn tone slightly muffled

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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V61 LFR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V61 LFR, 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 V61 LFR registered?

V61 LFR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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