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V940 LBV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,183 mi
Last recorded108,183 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 LBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 108,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,078 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S & N/S/Rear tyres close to legal limit - 185/65/14 -

hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Fail 13 May 2015 94,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S & N/S/Rear tyres close to legal limit - 185/65/14 -

hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Pass 2 May 2014 78,723 miles

anti roll bar links some knocking

exhaust shields damaged

Fail 1 May 2014 78,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust shields damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,014 miles

exhaust system very poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system very poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,060 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 38,127 miles

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

Mid box coroded on outer skin.

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,127 miles

Mid box coroded on outer skin.

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,619 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and small cut offside side wall

slight seepage from nearside front inner CV boot cover

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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V940 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V940 LBV, 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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V940 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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