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V83 LFV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,879 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside park brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,251 miles

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

Oil leak from to of engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (1.8)

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

Oil leak from to of engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,086 miles

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition.

Advise no plate lamps in poor condition.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 94,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition.

Advise no plate lamps in poor condition.

Advise rear silencer pipe fouling subframe.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,281 miles

Advise no plate lights dull

Advise middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Advise o/s and n/s reartyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,046 miles

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition, cracking and wearing unevenly

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise A/C compressor leaking oil

Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,046 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition, cracking and wearing unevenly

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise A/C compressor leaking oil

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

power steering fluid getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering fluid getting low

Fail 10 Nov 2009 79,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,882 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 65,685 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 65,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V83 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V83 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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V83 LFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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