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V963 LCY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,395 mi
Last recorded192,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 LCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 192,395 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp lenses slight deterioated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 181,617 miles

Front tyres worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 181,617 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 173,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2015 173,678 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 164,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center box rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2014 164,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center box rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2013 153,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no plates poor condition

rear coil springs surface corrosion

rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,296 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 121,574 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 121,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,627 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,702 miles

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm .front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,224 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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V963 LCY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 V963 LCY, 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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V963 LCY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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