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V822 LGE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,869 mi
Last recorded139,869 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 LGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 139,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2013 134,780 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 127,254 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber.

Driver's Seat Belt is worn.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Pads have approx 2.5mm remaining, borderline to failure.

Front Tyres are approaching low.

Fuel Filler Pipes are corroded.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, and producing faint images.

N/S/F Lower Ball Joint Cover has a pin hole.

N/S/R Tyre, outer sidewall is cracking.

Number Plate Lamps are dim.

O/S/F Brake Line is corroding.

Rear Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Rear Link Rod Bushes are wearing.

Reversing Lamp Inoperative.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 127,254 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber.

Driver's Seat Belt is worn.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Pads have approx 2.5mm remaining, borderline to failure.

Front Tyres are approaching low.

Fuel Filler Pipes are corroded.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, and producing faint images.

N/S/F Lower Ball Joint Cover has a pin hole.

N/S/R Tyre, outer sidewall is cracking.

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

Number Plate Lamps are dim.

O/S/F Brake Line is corroding.

Rear Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Rear Link Rod Bushes are wearing.

Reversing Lamp Inoperative.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,309 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,266 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 101,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V822 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V822 LGE, 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 V822 LGE registered?

V822 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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