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V716 LWW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,062 mi
Last recorded169,062 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 LWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 169,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 168,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s hand brake poor

n/s headlamp poor output

Fail 8 Aug 2014 159,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s hand brake poor

n/s headlamp poor output

Pass 16 Aug 2013 144,188 miles

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

n/s headlight poor beam pattern

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split & perish

Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 130,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,819 miles

exhaust sounds bit noisey no visable hole or blow

near side head lamp image deterating

numerous areas of corrosion including coil springs

Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust sounds bit noisey no visable hole or blow

near side head lamp image deterating

numerous areas of corrosion including coil springs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,944 miles

chip crack just out side zone a not exceeding 40mm

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

chip out side zone a and b

exhaust rattles appears to be sumthing in side

near side head light deterorating

off side head light bolt missing but secure

off side wiper appears to be a bit short

slight blow middle exhaust section on the joint

Fail 1 Jul 2010 112,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

chip crack just out side zone a not exceeding 40mm

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

chip out side zone a and b

exhaust rattles appears to be sumthing in side

near side head light deterorating

off side head light bolt missing but secure

off side wiper appears to be a bit short

slight blow middle exhaust section on the joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,292 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch liner insecure

registration plate lamps dull

Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,991 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 91,991 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 83,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 77,385 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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V716 LWW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V716 LWW, 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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V716 LWW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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