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V690 LYG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,882 mi
Last recorded133,882 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,750 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,391 miles

front discs have suface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,173 miles

middle exhaust heatshield insecure

nail in nsr tyre

slight front brake judder

Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

middle exhaust heatshield insecure

nail in nsr tyre

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,833 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

2 x rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2007 83,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,561 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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V690 LYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V690 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V690 LYG registered?

V690 LYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V690 LYG safe to buy?

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