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V973 LNO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 LNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,973 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has play in tie rod

Nearside Front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2017 137,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front steering rack has play in tie rod

Nearside Front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,875 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre pressure very low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,875 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre pressure very low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,945 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 120,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 112,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

creak heard on front suspension but nothing obvious

fuel tank retaining strap rusting a little

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

creak heard on front suspension but nothing obvious

fuel tank retaining strap rusting a little

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 86,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,396 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 69,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads low

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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V973 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V973 LNO, 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 V973 LNO registered?

V973 LNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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