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V946 LBV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 LBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,230 miles

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,328 miles

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,496 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,678 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

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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V946 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V946 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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What year was V946 LBV registered?

V946 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V946 LBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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