MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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195/6014 tyres fitted to front axle & 185/65/14 tyres fitted to rear axle
fuel tank strap heavily corroded
noise from o/s/r wheel bearing should be replaced
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
195/6014 tyres fitted to front axle & 185/65/14 tyres fitted to rear axle
fuel tank strap heavily corroded
corrosion centre exhaust
corrosion fuel tank support strap
corrosion o/s sill
front exhaust flexible coupling loose
heat shield adrift rear
some corrosion rear coil springs
some corrosion rear suspension arms
some travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion centre exhaust
corrosion fuel tank support strap
corrosion o/s sill
front exhaust flexible coupling loose
heat shield adrift rear
some corrosion rear coil springs
some corrosion rear suspension arms
some travel on handbrake lever
corrosion exhaust system
fuel tank strap corroded
o/s mud flap adrift
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
corrosion exhaust system
fuel tank strap corroded
o/s mud flap adrift
n/s headlight lens discolouring
o/s wiper blade splitting
both front tyres are close to limit
front brake imbalance just within limit
o/s/f tyre worn on inside
vehicle brake pipes are starting to corrode
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket around cat u/s
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust bracket around cat u/s
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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V997 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V997 LGE, 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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V997 LGE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2000.
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