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L14 OMD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,395 mi
Last recorded121,395 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,395 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear corrosion around inner wing both sides

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear corrosion around inner wing both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,988 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Traces of dried antifreeze solution around thermostat housing, indicating a leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Traces of dried antifreeze solution around thermostat housing, indicating a leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,203 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 92,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,386 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,483 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,052 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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L14 OMD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L14 OMD, 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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L14 OMD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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