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V843 LCW

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,503 mi
Last recorded136,503 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 LCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,519 miles

both rear antiroll bar bushes corroded

middle exhaust minor leak

n/s/f lower arm ball joint has medium play

Pass 23 Dec 2010 107,106 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 107,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,309 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 101,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,908 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD WRAPPED UP AROUND EXHAUST

Fail 3 Jan 2009 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD WRAPPED UP AROUND EXHAUST

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,560 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to zero mm on very inner edge

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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V843 LCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V843 LCW, 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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V843 LCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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