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V998 LDU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,344 mi
Last recorded112,344 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 LDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 112,344 miles

Rear suspension arms and coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 112,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 112,083 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 111,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,086 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 110,082 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,968 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,411 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 99,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,281 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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V998 LDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V998 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.

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What year was V998 LDU registered?

V998 LDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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