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V736 LOX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV736 LOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,598 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses dim

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust front flexi

Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,028 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust support bracket corroded and thin

Fail 10 Apr 2013 125,028 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust support bracket corroded and thin

Pass 7 Apr 2012 116,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 99,568 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2009 99,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2008 93,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 88,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,309 miles

front nos plate marked

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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V736 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 V736 LOX, 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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V736 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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