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V979 LWY

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,169 mi
Last recorded212,169 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 LWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 212,169 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/ rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 212,169 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/ rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 204,691 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2025 204,691 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 193,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2024 193,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 183,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear back box exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 183,256 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 173,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 162,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S under rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 161,843 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S under rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 149,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED MIDDLE PIPE SECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front WING ROTTED HOLE

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME SUSPENSION PARTS INCLUDING PETROL FILLING PIPES RUSTY

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,693 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle section pipe slightly corroded along it's length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 131,693 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle section pipe slightly corroded along it's length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/jacking point! (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/jacking point! (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn from inner edge

oil leaking from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn from inner edge

oil leaking from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,863 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing away from inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 103,851 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres wearing away from inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 95,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 87,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,315 miles

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 68,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,553 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,013 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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V979 LWY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V979 LWY, 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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V979 LWY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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