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W172 LVV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 LVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 174,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre edge low

Fail 21 May 2018 174,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 22 May 2017 168,144 miles

covers fitted to outer sills, sill condition unknown

drivers seat belt slight fraying

engine oil level on minimum

rear inner sill ends corroding

road springs corroding

Fail 19 May 2017 168,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

road springs corroding

covers fitted to outer sills, sill condition unknown

drivers seat belt slight fraying

engine oil level on minimum

rear inner sill ends corroding

Pass 10 May 2016 163,083 miles

road springs corroding

surface corrosion rear inner sills and inner sill ends

Fail 10 May 2016 163,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light dim and flickering (1.3.2e)

road springs corroding

surface corrosion rear inner sills and inner sill ends

Pass 27 Apr 2015 159,378 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 154,423 miles

front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 29 Apr 2013 149,205 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 149,205 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 138,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 132,783 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 132,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 128,155 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 121,850 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE EMBELISHER PROJECTS BEYOND VEHICLE BODY LINE SO AS TO BE DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS

Pass 15 May 2008 121,850 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE EMBELISHER PROJECTS BEYOND VEHICLE BODY LINE SO AS TO BE DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS

Fail 3 May 2007 113,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 113,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 108,963 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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W172 LVV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W172 LVV, 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 W172 LVV registered?

W172 LVV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W172 LVV safe to buy?

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