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V997 LGE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,142 mi
Last recorded190,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 LGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 190,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 188,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 181,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 181,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 176,255 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 176,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 172,528 miles

corrosion exhaust system

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s mud flap adrift

Fail 6 Feb 2013 172,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 169,296 miles

n/s headlight lens discolouring

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2011 164,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 157,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 154,514 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 149,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 149,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 144,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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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