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V918 LCW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,703 mi
Last recorded195,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 LCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 195,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 195,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 191,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 191,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 173,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 164,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 156,006 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 145,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 136,543 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 136,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 129,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 121,840 miles

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

exhaust system very badly deteriated

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/f seat belt buckle spring weak

Pass 10 May 2006 112,801 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

centre and rear silencers very rusty.

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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V918 LCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V918 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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What year was V918 LCW registered?

V918 LCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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