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V761 LVP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 LVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 120,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear trailimg arm bushes showing signs of wear and tear

Fail 13 Mar 2014 120,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear trailimg arm bushes showing signs of wear and tear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,454 miles

rear boot corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

under vehicle corroded

both front head light patterns only just met requirements

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

offside outer sill corroded but not exssively

Fail 7 Mar 2013 113,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front head light patterns only just met requirements

fuel tank strap very corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

offside outer sill corroded but not exssively

rear boot corroded

rear coil springs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,345 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 106,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,715 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,896 miles

exhaust system very slightly corroding

ns/os front bottom arm inner bushes very slightly perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system very slightly corroding

ns/os front bottom arm inner bushes very slightly perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,989 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & o/s rear radius arm bushes slight perishing

N/S/F anti-roll bar link bar very slight wear

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack very slight wear

Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & o/s rear radius arm bushes slight perishing

N/S/F anti-roll bar link bar very slight wear

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack very slight wear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,543 miles

Metal brake pipes very light corrosion

N/S/r seatbelt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

O/S/R tyre soon

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,542 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Metal brake pipes very light corrosion

N/S/r seatbelt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

O/S/R tyre soon

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 48,094 miles

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

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

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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V761 LVP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V761 LVP, 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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V761 LVP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V761 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 LVP shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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