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V876 LOX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,658 mi
Last recorded131,658 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 LOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,658 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,547 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 115,545 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 115,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,805 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

HANDBRAKE READING LOWER ON OFFSIDE REAR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,805 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

HANDBRAKE READING LOWER ON OFFSIDE REAR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil very low

Fail 30 Sep 2011 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil very low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,190 miles

headlights fading

number plate lamp dim

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,279 miles

n/s wiper blade will need replacing soon

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 61,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,520 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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V876 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V876 LOX, 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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V876 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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