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V865 LGE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 LGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 147,001 miles

some wear noted front brake disc

Fail 19 Feb 2011 146,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

some wear noted front brake disc

Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,241 miles

exhaust pipe rusty and corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

some wear noted front brake disc

Pass 22 Oct 2008 122,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 122,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 112,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 88,784 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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V865 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V865 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V865 LGE registered?

V865 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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