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V955 LBV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 LBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 108,232 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

park brake has lower effort than expected

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,465 miles

Air bag system fault warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag system fault warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,777 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 94,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,887 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS REAR TYRE WWORN

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,076 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS WORN.BRAKE PIPES STARTING TORUSTFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 70,140 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,307 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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V955 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V955 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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V955 LBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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