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V766 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 54,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slightly knocking also (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F wheel buckled

various parts and places have surface corrosion

vehicle has different size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F wheel buckled

various parts and places have surface corrosion

vehicle has different size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,466 miles

Oil leak

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,658 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 24,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 22,219 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,219 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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V766 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V766 LHR, 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 V766 LHR registered?

V766 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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