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V976 LDU

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 LDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 128,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,010 miles

slight smear to wipers front bumper cracking indicators faded corrosion to exhaust slight wear to front brakes oil leaks surface corrosion to various brake pipes front tyres wering on edges slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 108,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight smear to wipers front bumper cracking indicators faded corrosion to exhaust slight wear to front brakes oil leaks surface corrosion to various brake pipes front tyres wering on edges slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,075 miles

front lower balljoint and track rod end rubbers split. various oil leaks. front bumper cracked. wipers worn. air bag lamp on .

n/s/f tyre wearing low. nail in n/s/r tyre. rear coil springs corroded. cracking and perishing to varius suspension bushes. surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 95,075 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front lower balljoint and track rod end rubbers split. various oil leaks. front bumper cracked. wipers worn. air bag lamp on .

n/s/f tyre wearing low. nail in n/s/r tyre. rear coil springs corroded. cracking and perishing to varius suspension bushes. surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,220 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V976 LDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V976 LDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V976 LDU registered?

V976 LDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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