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V72 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,484 mi
Last recorded108,484 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 108,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,531 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,033 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,179 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 56,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,122 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,392 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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V72 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V72 LFV, 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 V72 LFV registered?

V72 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V72 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 LFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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